Relative to fire protection
Relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Passed one chamberRead third and passed to be engrossed · 2026-07-23
Relative to waiving the maximum age requirement for police officers for Matthew Cummings
For legislation to authorize the appointment of Matthew Cummings as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed one chamberRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-07-09
Providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston
For legislation to provide accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of Mathew M. Troy, a former firefighter of the City of Boston. Public Service.
Became lawSigned by the Governor, Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2026 · 2026-06-22
Relative to pension parity
For legislation relative to pension parity. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
Providing creditable service for certain teachers
For legislation to provide creditable service for certain teachers for retirement purposes. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
Relative to the sex offender registry
For legislation to require sex offenders to submit a current color photograph to the sex offender registry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Relative to aggressive panhandling on or adjacent to public ways
Relative to prohibiting certain disorderly begging or panhandling and providing a penalty for violations. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax
Relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5237 · 2026-03-16
Requiring the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages
Relative to the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeRead second and ordered to a third reading · 2026-03-05
Relative to the disability pension for Patricia M. Lampron administered by the Boston retirement board
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition of Daniel J. Hunt (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Boston Retirement Board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance to Patricia M. Lampron, a retired employee of the school department…
Not out of committeePlaced in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading · 2026-02-25
Concerning the regulation of kratom
Relative to establishing a penalty for the sale, preparation, manufacturing, or distribution of kratom products that are contaminated with dangerous non-kratom substances. Public Health.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H5127 · 2026-02-19
Providing full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees
For legislation to provide full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Higher Education.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5106 · 2026-02-17
Relative to the protection of open spaces
Relative to certain billboards, signs and advertising devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5080 · 2026-02-11
Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth
Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5080 · 2026-02-11
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