By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Agriculture.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts law to expand death compensation eligibility for military members. It replaces outdated terms like "Massachusetts organized militia" with "members of the armed forces of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Massachusetts organized militia" throughout the law. The bill creates a specific "Death Gratuity Board" to determine benefits and clarifies that service under federal military codes (Titles 10/32) qualifies for compensation. It directly affects families of Massachusetts military personnel who die while performing duty, including state and federal service. The changes streamline eligibility without altering benefit amounts or creating new financial obligations.
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2870).
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2867).
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools. Education.
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fattman) for the Senate Bill providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton (Senate, No. 2135).
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1838) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to designate January as Peace Officer History Month. Public Service.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 418) of Patrick M. O'Connor, John J. Marsi, Hannah Kane, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Section 103 of Chapter 266 in the Massachusetts General Laws to explicitly include "urine" as a substance that constitutes defacing property, alongside existing references like "tar." It directly affects individuals who deface property with urine by clarifying that such actions fall under the existing legal definition of property defacement. The key mechanism is a simple textual addition to the statute, expanding the list of prohibited substances without creating new penalties or procedures. This is a narrow, technical amendment to the law's language.
