By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to property foreclosures. Financial Services.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health to oversee the licensing and regulation of midwives in the state. The board will consist of nine appointed members, including experienced midwives, obstetricians, and a public representative, with a specific requirement to consider racial disparities in maternal health during appointments. Additionally, the legislation expands the state's allied health professions board to include lactation consultants and updates various laws to formally recognize certified nurse-midwives and licensed midwives in official definitions and hospital settings. The bill also mandates that the insurance commission cover postpartum depression screenings for state employees and allows coverage for medically necessary donor human milk for infants at high risk of certain conditions.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program. Housing.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 856) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing.
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 884) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2498) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jeffrey Rosario Turco and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Condominium Owners’ Rights Act (CORA). Housing.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 858) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 626) of Lydia Edwards, Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation for a right of first refusal for foreclosed property (Foreclosure TOPA). Financial Services.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Lydia Edwards, Susannah M. Whipps, Marc R. Pacheco, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Lydia Edwards and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to ensure protections for residents in condominium conversions. Housing.
