Rep. Mike Chaisson

Senate, August 27, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Feeney) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (Senate, No. 3094).

By Mr. Feeney and Mr.Chaisson of Foxborough, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3267) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Feeney and Mr. Chaisson of Foxborough, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3094) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Foxborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the transfer of two adjacent land parcels in the town of Norton between state agencies to resolve a title issue involving federal highway interests. Under the legislation, the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance will transfer approximately 6.9 acres currently used for wildlife management to the Department of Transportation, while the Department of Transportation will simultaneously transfer about 7.5 acres to the Department of Fish and Game for conservation purposes. The Department of Transportation is required to fund all costs associated with the land exchanges and must ensure that future development of the transferred property includes a roadway or paved access to provide public access to the conservation land.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to transfer specific parcels of land in Norton - originally taken for highway purposes in 1973 - to the town for redevelopment. The town must pay the full market value (determined by MassDOT), and any proceeds from selling or leasing the land must be returned to the Commonwealth. The land is precisely identified by property IDs and survey details from the original 1973 highway acquisition. The transfer occurs via standard real estate procedures, with the town responsible for all associated costs.

Senate, October 23, 2025 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Joanne M. Comerford and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 127) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 129) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to require that mandated reporters complete training at least every two years to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 133) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to child fatality review; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enhance child welfare protections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2585) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish compliance with federal education reporting requirements for out of home placement students, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2659).

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the E911 surcharge is collected for prepaid wireless service in Massachusetts. It requires sellers (like phone carriers) to collect the surcharge directly from customers at the point of sale when they buy or refill prepaid service, rather than having the state create collection rules. Sellers must then send the collected money to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, which has 60 days after the law takes effect to create rules for reporting and enforcement. The surcharge amount cannot be included in the base for calculating other state taxes or fees, and the new rules take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHD 4221 requires Massachusetts law enforcement officers and court personnel to hold individuals for up to 36 hours when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides a written request for detention, mandating that the person receive a copy of the request. It also directs judges to consider ICE detainer requests when setting or modifying bail for people in custody, specifically if ICE has a written request and an administrative warrant for removal exists. The bill directly affects individuals in state custody with active ICE requests, law enforcement officers, and judges handling bail hearings. Key provisions establish a 36-hour detention window for ICE transfers and require judges to factor ICE requests into bail decisions under Chapter 276.

Maddy summaryHD 1292 amends Massachusetts law to allow municipal light plants (local government-run electricity utilities) to provide services to other public utilities. Specifically, it authorizes municipal light boards to assist state, tribal, or other publicly-owned utilities with constructing, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure like poles, wires, streetlights, and traffic signals, both within and outside the Commonwealth. The bill also permits these municipalities to sell, rent, or lease related equipment and ensures employees working on such projects receive the same labor protections as regular municipal workers under Chapter 32. This expands collaboration between local and broader public utility entities while clarifying service boundaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 1264) directly affects Diane Galanti, a Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System member. It requires the retirement system to count her service from December 1988 to June 1999 toward her retirement benefits, retroactively adjusting her eligibility for a superannuation allowance. To receive this credit, Galanti must pay the retirement system the amount of regular deductions she would have paid during that period, plus buyback interest, before her retirement allowance becomes effective. The bill is specific to her individual case and does not create a broader policy change.