By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal legal framework for supported decision-making, allowing adults to voluntarily enter into written agreements with trusted supporters to help them make life decisions without losing their legal autonomy. It mandates that the state create a training program for supporters and decision-makers covering their rights, obligations, and dispute resolution processes. Additionally, the bill requires schools to inform students with disabilities and their families about this option as an alternative to guardianship when the students turn sixteen. By adding supported decision-making agreements to existing guardianship laws, the legislation aims to provide a flexible, self-determined way for adults to receive assistance while retaining control over their own lives.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes adults with disabilities in Massachusetts to enter into supported decision-making agreements as an alternative to traditional guardianship. It requires the state to create a training program for supporters and decision-makers and mandates that schools inform students with disabilities about this option when they turn sixteen. The legislation defines the roles of supporters and decision-makers, outlines the rights and obligations of each party, and establishes rules for dispute resolution while ensuring the decision-maker retains full control over their life choices.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to authorizing supported probate law decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. The Judiciary.
Maddy summaryThis law establishes a new disability pension program for public safety workers, such as police officers and firefighters, who suffer permanent injuries from violent attacks involving weapons like firearms or knives. To qualify, an injured employee must be unable to perform their job duties, and the injury must have occurred within two years of their application for retirement. The bill mandates a rigorous review process involving medical panels to confirm the injury's severity and permanence before granting benefits. Once approved, eligible workers receive a monthly pension equal to 100% of their pre-injury salary, plus a lump-sum payment of their accumulated retirement deductions, with additional survivor benefits for spouses and children.
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890).
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
