Massachusetts

194th General Court·8,513 bills

Track legislation moving through Massachusetts. Browse 8,513 bills and resolutions during the 194th General Court, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.

Bills

Relative to the commonwealth's fire departments

Relative to benefits for certain firefighters. Public Service.

Defining further a legislative body

For legislation to further define the term “legislative body” relative to retirement boards in cities and towns. Public Service.

Expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols

For legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthen risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Related to Group Insurance Commission Trust Fund

Relative to Group Insurance Commission trust fund. Public Service.

Increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton

Relative to increasing the maximum amount of penalties for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Providing appropriate care for certain populations

For legislation to create forensic units in certain hospitalization settings. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Relative to discharges from sober homes

Relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Prohibiting the mistreatment of birds

For legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.

To relative to the revolving door between regulatory agencies and regulated industry

For legislation to regulate the employment of former employees of certain regulatory agencies. Public Service.

Providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians

Relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service.

Relative to amending retirement eligibility

Relative to retirement eligibility for certain Group 4 retirees. Public Service.

Increasing the age of retirement for uniformed public safety personnel in designated seasonal communities

Relative to increasing the age of retirement for uniformed public safety personnel in designated seasonal communities. Public Service.

Relative to veterans' buyback

Relative to veterans' buyback for certain public employees. Public Service.

Establishing a special commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including but not limited to investigation of PTSD caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic

Relative to establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Relative to capping earning in retirement

Relative to payment of pensioners for services after retirement. Public Service.

Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition of James K. Hawkins that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service.

Resolve authorizing the study of cost of living increases for state police retirees

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the feasibility of increases to cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Service.

Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod

Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod. Environment and Natural Resources.

Requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

Relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs.

Relative to probation officers

Relative to injuries sustained in service of probation officers. Public Service.

Relative to employment of attorneys by county retirement boards

Relative to the employment of attorneys by county retirement boards. Public Service.

Relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes

Relative to addresses of sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

To expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder

For legislation to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment

Relative to a minor's consent to substance use treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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