Sen. Ryan Fattman

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town of Uxbridge and its public schools to publish required legal notices on a town website instead of only in print newspapers. It permits notices to also appear on local newspaper websites, news sites meeting specific digital publication standards, or a statewide repository. The law does not change when these notices must be published, only where they can be posted.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Ryan C. Fattman, Paul K. Frost, Joseph D. McKenna and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation regarding the disability pension for Michael Palmer. Public Service.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts to annually review vehicle manufacturers' compliance with zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets starting January 1, 2025. It allows the Department of Environmental Protection to delay ZEV requirements for a model year if manufacturers (collectively representing 70% of the market) miss annual goals or if sufficient public charging infrastructure is unavailable. The bill also mandates that all new medium- and heavy-duty trucks purchased or leased by the Commonwealth must be zero-emission vehicles starting July 1, 2025, with full fleet transition required by June 30, 2035. Exceptions are permitted if suitable zero-emission trucks aren't available or charging infrastructure can't support them, and annual progress reports must be submitted to state legislators.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote emergency contract accountability and integrity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to insurance coverage. Financial Services.

Maddy summaryHD 754 creates a Crumbling Concrete Assistance Fund to help homeowners repair or replace residential foundations damaged by pyrite or pyrrhotite. The fund, managed by the Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, provides financial assistance for repairs, reimburses homeowners who already paid for fixes (up to the fund amount), and exempts these repairs from property taxes. It is funded through state appropriations, federal programs (like HUD's Section 108), private donations, and interest, with annual reports required to the legislature. A stakeholder working group must also develop long-term solutions by February 2026, including potential funding models like insurance surcharges. This directly affects Massachusetts homeowners with deteriorating foundations and aims to reduce municipal fiscal strain.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a law that generally restricts hunting mammals on Sundays. It adds an exception specifically for deer hunting during officially designated open deer hunting seasons. The change directly affects deer hunters who can now legally hunt deer on Sundays when the season is open. This is a straightforward policy adjustment to the existing hunting regulations, clarifying that deer hunting during season is permitted on Sundays. The bill does not change the season dates or general hunting rules, only the Sunday restriction for deer.

Maddy summaryHD 733 establishes a Retired Police Dog Care Fund within Massachusetts' executive office of public safety. The fund, administered by the Secretary of Public Safety, receives state appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income, with unspent balances carrying over annually. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to cover medical and care expenses for retired police dogs, as defined in existing law. The Secretary must annually report fund activity, including funding sources and expenditures, to relevant state committees.

Maddy summaryHD 868 amends DUI-related sections of Massachusetts law to redirect portions of fines and assessments into the Head Injury Treatment Services (HITS) Trust Fund. It specifies that 75% of certain fines collected for DUI offenses (including operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs) and 100% of a new $250 assessment for DUI convictions must be deposited monthly into the HITS Trust Fund. This directly affects individuals convicted of DUI offenses, as their fines and assessments will fund head injury treatment services. The bill modifies existing provisions in Chapter 90 to increase the percentage of funds directed to the trust fund (from $50 to $75-$250 in specific contexts) and clarifies the deposit mechanism. The HITS Trust Fund supports services for individuals with head injuries, with no new offenses or penalties created.