Rep. Brad Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town of Lynnfield to use money from its Golf Enterprise Fund to pay for improvements to synthetic turf fields. The town can transfer up to $100,000 each year for these projects, provided that enough funds remain to cover the ongoing costs of operating and maintaining the town's golf courses. This change lets the select board allocate money for long-term capital projects and turf replacement without needing separate state approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements (SDMAs), allowing adults (18+) with disabilities to voluntarily choose supporters (like family or friends) to help them make life decisions - such as housing, healthcare, or finances - without replacing guardianship. It requires the state to create a training program for supporters on rights, obligations, and dispute resolution, and updates education and legal processes to recognize SDMAs (e.g., informing students about SDMAs during IEP meetings). The bill directly affects adults needing decision support, their chosen supporters, and state agencies like the Department of Developmental Services. Key provisions define "supported decision-making," set rules for agreement execution/termination, and prohibit supporters who have abused the decision-maker or been removed as conservators.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows police officer Richard Kassiotis in the town of Middleton to continue working until he turns 67, rather than retiring at age 65. To ensure he remains fit for duty, the town's select board can require annual medical exams at the town's expense, and he must be mentally and physically capable of performing his job. Additionally, the bill stops any further deductions from his salary after age 65 and guarantees he receives a full retirement benefit if he retires at age 67.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies and non-admitted insurers from including policy terms that block insureds from hiring public adjusters (as defined by law) to handle claims. It makes any such restrictive language unenforceable and requires its removal from policies, while leaving other policy terms intact. The bill amends two sections of Massachusetts insurance law: it adds a new section (2C) to Chapter 175 and updates Chapter 176D to explicitly ban policy provisions that prevent insureds from using public adjusters. This directly affects policyholders who wish to work with public adjusters for property or casualty insurance claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Middleton's conservation commission to modify an existing land protection agreement originally granted by Monastiero Consulting Services, LLC. To resolve a previous violation, the legislation allows for the release of approximately 38,000 square feet of land from the current restriction while simultaneously requiring the town to accept a new conservation restriction on a separate 9.33-acre parcel. This exchange ensures that the total amount of protected land remains unchanged, and the bill mandates that the original landowner covers all associated costs for surveys, legal work, and documentation. Once passed, the original conservation agreement will continue to apply to all remaining land except the specific portion that was released.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special license plate for individuals who have received the Medal of Fidelity, a state award given to next of kin of fallen service members. The legislation requires the state registrar to provide these distinctive plates free of charge to eligible recipients upon presentation of proof of their award status. Additionally, the bill mandates that current and past recipients be notified of their eligibility to receive the plates through official letters and online applications. The new plates will feature an image of the medal and ribbon along with the words "MEDAL OF FIDELITY" to honor the recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a "Medal of Fidelity" license plate for next of kin of fallen service members who receive the Medal of Fidelity award. It requires the state registrar to provide this distinctive plate free of charge to eligible recipients upon proof of the award, featuring the medal image and "MEDAL OF FIDELITY" text. The bill also mandates that the registrar notify all past Medal of Fidelity recipients about this plate option within six months of the plate's design completion. This is a procedural change focused on recognizing service members' families through a specific license plate design.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures teachers who move from classroom roles to positions at the Executive Office of Education or the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education retain their status in the teacher retirement system (or Boston retirement system), avoiding a switch to the state employees' retirement system. It requires such employees to pay makeup contributions for the difference in retirement payments between systems during their time in state education roles. Additionally, it creates a one-time 180-day opportunity for eligible teachers (who began contributing before July 2001 and didn’t choose an alternative retirement program) to join a specific retirement benefit program. The bill directly affects current and future educators transitioning to state education agency jobs, focusing on maintaining retirement benefits and contribution continuity.

Senate, March 19, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill promoting pet equity, treatment and safety (Senate, No. 3028) (being the text of the Senate, No. 3014, printed as amended)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover FDA-approved epinephrine injectors (auto-injectors or pre-filled syringes) for weight-based dosing without higher out-of-pocket costs than other prescribed drugs. It directly affects Commonwealth employee insurance, Medicaid, private health insurance plans, and employer health funds by mandating this coverage. Key provisions ensure no additional deductibles, copays, or coinsurance apply specifically to these injectors compared to standard medications. The law applies to all relevant insurance policies delivered or renewed in Massachusetts, focusing solely on coverage requirements for existing FDA-approved devices.