Rep. Mike Day

Maddy summaryThis bill requires credit reporting agencies and lenders to obtain explicit consumer consent before sharing loan application details with third parties. It directly affects consumers applying for loans (including mortgages, credit union loans, or bank loans) and the financial institutions handling those applications. Key provisions mandate that lenders provide clear, conspicuous notice at the time of application explaining consumers' right to opt-in to sharing their loan data, using specific language about consent and potential compensation for violations. The law prohibits selling or sharing this information without prior, informed consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4643) authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to transfer a specific 12,500-square-foot parcel of land in Stoneham - taken for highway use in 1958 - to Wakefield Investments, Inc. The land, currently landlocked, will be used to reconstruct an off-ramp from I-93 northbound to Montvale Avenue and Maple Street. Key provisions require an independent appraisal to determine fair market value, mandate the buyer cover all conveyance costs (including appraisals and deed preparation), and require the Inspector General to review the appraisal before final transfer. The transfer occurs "as is" with no warranties.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4054) would require employers with 50 or more employees to contribute to health insurance benefits for each hour an employee works, creating a portable health care benefit tied to hours worked rather than employment status. Employees working multiple part-time jobs would receive benefits proportional to their total hours (e.g., 20 hours at two jobs = 40 hours of benefits). Smaller employers (under 50 employees) could voluntarily participate during a pilot program, with tax credits available. The Public Health Council would develop regulations and pilot program details before full implementation. The bill positions this as a cost of doing business for larger employers.

Maddy summaryHD 3319 requires all Massachusetts cities and towns offering curbside trash collection to also provide curbside recycling pickup. It mandates that waste drop-off sites must offer recycling services. The bill prohibits mixing recyclable materials with trash destined for disposal and requires waste collectors to provide single- or dual-stream recycling collection for all residential and commercial customers at least once every other week, using appropriately sized containers. This directly affects municipalities, waste collection services, and residents/commercial businesses in Massachusetts.

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 928) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to environmental and water testing requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 927) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the economic consequences of climate change. Environment and Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles operated by incapacitated individuals on public ways for 12 hours. It directly affects drivers who are found operating vehicles while incapacitated (as defined in related law). The vehicle must remain impounded for 12 hours from the time of towing, and the operator must pay all towing, storage, and maintenance costs when retrieving it. The law aims to remove potentially unsafe vehicles from public roads by imposing a short-term impoundment with clear cost responsibility on the operator.

Maddy summaryH 5152 extends the deadline for the House Judiciary Committee to report on four specific House documents (1588, 1635, 1954, and 4115) to July 31, 2026. This procedural bill overrides House Rule 27, which would have required an earlier report, to provide the committee with additional time to complete its review of these documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts towns and cities to deliver standard Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) services - like license renewals and vehicle registrations - through local offices under formal agreements with the RMV. It requires municipalities to establish these "Registry Local Government Agreements" (RLGAs) with local approval (e.g., from city councils or town meetings) and ensures services meet RMV standards. Key provisions include defining which local staff can perform RMV tasks, setting revenue-sharing terms for local governments, and requiring RMV oversight to maintain service quality. The bill directly affects local municipalities (cities/towns) and the RMV, enabling them to expand in-person or online service options while keeping current service providers authorized.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires immigration enforcement officers to allow legal counsel during interviews with immigrants. It directly affects non-citizens facing immigration enforcement actions, such as detentions or removal proceedings. The key provision mandates that individuals must have the option to consult with an attorney before answering questions during such investigations.