Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2869).
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).
This bill requires all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled Massachusetts state-owned public buildings (like libraries, community centers, or government offices) to install at least one universal changing station in public restrooms by January 1, 2028. The stations must support 350 pounds, measure at least 70 inches long by 30 inches wide, and be positioned 20-25 inches off the floor, with clear signage and ADA-compliant safety features like rails and privacy. It directly affects parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who need assistance with diapering or changing in public spaces. Limited exemptions apply for historic properties, non-public buildings, or projects under $10,000 in cost.
Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2866).
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).
Senate, November 26, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support college students in recovery; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2756).
Senate, The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect students abroad, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2881).
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to tobacco harm-reduction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Julie Farrell, for legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Julie Farrell, for legislation relative to fluoride in water warnings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons born on or after January 1, 2006; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Tim Jernigan-Smith, for legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1636) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to ensure safer and secure communications by improving technological safety with radiation limits through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to require medical facilities and nursing homes to support safer electromagnetic radiation exposures and to support reduction of other environmental hazards through facility wiring and training, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2888).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2154) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2847).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to certificate of deposit interest income, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2845).
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services.; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2887).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2838).
