Sen. Dylan Fernandes

Senate, July 30, 2026 - Substituting a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (Senate, No. 3187).

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Bourne to issue one extra license to Sea State Foods, LLC for selling alcohol that must be consumed off-site. The license is specific to the Cataumet Fish location and cannot be transferred to a different address, though it can be renewed by a new business at the same spot if all taxes and fees are current. If the license is not renewed or is cancelled, it must be returned to the town, and a new applicant may receive it within three years under the same conditions. The license must be issued within one year of the bill becoming effective.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clear guidelines for school library materials in Massachusetts. It requires school staff to select materials based on educational value and age-appropriateness - not personal views - and sets a formal process for challenging removals: a public hearing must occur before a school committee can remove materials, only if they lack educational value or are inappropriate for students. Schools must create and post written policies following American Library Association standards, and staff cannot face disciplinary action for selections made in good faith. The bill directly affects school libraries, staff, students, and parents involved in material challenges.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3188) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to authorize the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Senate, July 30, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement (Senate, No. 3144).

Senate, July 30, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land (Senate, No. 3189).

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.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3189) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3187) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to the leasing of the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3144) of Dylan A. Fernandes (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]