Allows correctional industries to conduct business for goods or services with any 501(c)(3) and would require customers of correctional industries to pay fifty present (50%) of an order upon the placement of the order.
Recognizes tenants' unions and provides a procedure whereby the housing resources commission shall administer a hearing process for consolidated complaints filed by tenants' unions, pertaining to the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.
Limits residential rent increases to ten percent (10%) plus the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annually.
Repeals the provisions of the general laws allowing deferred deposit providers, also known as "payday lenders."
Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.
Mandates that school districts provide culturally competent, de-escalation, and trauma-informed methods to minimize classroom disruptions and improve student learning.
Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.
Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
Requires coverage for acute mental health crisis mobile response and stabilization services to any individual enrolled as a plan beneficiary.
Directs the department of administration to establish a human services transparency FTE portal.
