| S.120 | An Act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children | March 18, 2025 |
Bill Title: An Act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2804
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Susan L. Moran
Dock #: SD.1684
Term: Deaf |
| H.615 | An Act to ensure the quality of care in nursing homes | March 18, 2025 |
Bill Title: An Act to ensure the quality of care in nursing homes
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4537
Chamber: House
Presenter: Ruth B. Balser
Dock #: HD.3443
Term: Deaf |
| H.5048 | Study Order | September 16, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: Referred to House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Public Service
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.2643 | An Act relative to employment benefits of certain employees of the Department of Developmental Services | September 16, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to employment benefits of certain employees of the Department of Developmental Services
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Service
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5048
Chamber: House
Presenter: Orlando Ramos
Dock #: HD.1579
Term: Deaf |
| H.5033 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | September 6, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee:
Last Action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024
Chamber: Executive
Presenter: Long Term Care Conference Committee
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.4711 | children, accommodations, accessibility and other related matters | September 5, 2024 |
Bill Title: children, accommodations, accessibility and other related matters
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.126 | An Act establishing the Deaf children's bill of rights | September 5, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act establishing the Deaf children's bill of rights
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4711
Chamber: House
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe
Dock #: HD.767
Term: Deaf |
| H.4193 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | August 29, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Accompanied H5033
Chamber: House
Presenter:
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.4877 | Study Order | August 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.2343 | An Act relative to more accessible 911 disability indicator forms | August 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to more accessible 911 disability indicator forms
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4877
Chamber: House
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins
Dock #: HD.737
Term: Deaf |
| H.4831 | Study Order | July 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.1601 | An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings | July 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings
Committee: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4831
Chamber: House
Presenter: Kay Khan
Dock #: HD.2670
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.4841 | An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors | July 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors
Committee: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: House Committee on Ways and Means
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.1202 | An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors | July 10, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors
Committee: House Committee on Ways & Means
Last Action: New draft substituted, see H4841
Chamber: House
Presenter: Kate Hogan
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.756 | An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors | July 10, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors
Committee: House Committee on Ways & Means
Last Action: New draft substituted, see H4841
Chamber: House
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.4771 | An Act to modernize participation in public meetings | June 24, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to modernize participation in public meetings
Committee: House Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.2998 | An Act to modernize participation in public meetings | June 24, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to modernize participation in public meetings
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4771
Chamber: House
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral
Dock #: HD.3896
Term: Captioning |
| H.962 | An Act to modernize the Massachusetts insurer’s insolvency fund | June 20, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to modernize the Massachusetts insurer’s insolvency fund
Committee: House Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: New draft substituted, see H4772
Chamber: House
Presenter: Daniel Cahill
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.1969 | An Act concerning induction loop listening system installation | June 10, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act concerning induction loop listening system installation
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4675
Chamber: House
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger
Dock #: SD.923
Term: Cochlear |
| H.153 | An Act An act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children | June 6, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act An act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2804
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Paul J. Donato
Dock #: HD.3742
Term: Deaf |
| H.153 | An Act An act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children | June 6, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act An act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2804
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Paul J. Donato
Dock #: HD.3742
Term: Deaf |
| H.1655 | An Act increasing fair housing protections for victims of abusive behavior | June 5, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act increasing fair housing protections for victims of abusive behavior
Committee: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4517
Chamber: House
Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
Dock #: HD.3215
Term: Hearing Impaired |
| H.4517 | Study Order | June 5, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.1002 | An Act relative to children's auditory health | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to children's auditory health
Committee: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4691
Chamber: House
Presenter: Peter J. Durant
Dock #: HD.2355
Term: Hearing Aid |
| H.4681 | An Act relative to special education | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to special education
Committee: House Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Education
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.4691 | Auto and health insurance | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: Auto and health insurance
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.4680 | Study Order | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.247 | An Act regulating body art | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act regulating body art
Committee: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4680
Chamber: House
Presenter: Bruce J. Ayers
Dock #: HD.1117
Term: Deaf |
| H.3943 | An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten | May 30, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4681
Chamber: House
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe
Dock #: HD.1959
Term: Deaf |
| H.2414 | An Act relative to American Sign Language Training | May 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to American Sign Language Training
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
Dock #: HD.2054
Term: American Sign Language |
| S.1482 | An Act relative to American Sign Language training | May 16, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to American Sign Language training
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: William N. Brownsberger
Dock #: SD.1196
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.4634 | Study Order | May 9, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Reported, in part, by H962
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.3764 | An Act relative to parental notification about student health evaluations | May 9, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to parental notification about student health evaluations
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Health
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4634
Chamber: House
Presenter: Tram T. Nguyen
Dock #: HD.2798
Term: Constituent Suggested |
| H.986 | An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients | May 9, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients
Committee: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4634
Chamber: House
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
Dock #: HD.3511
Term: Deaf |
| S.655 | An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients | May 9, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients
Committee: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4634
Chamber: House
Presenter: Adam Gomez
Dock #: SD.1984
Term: Deaf |
| S.2753 | Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters. | May 6, 2024 |
Bill Title: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.
Committee: Senate Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.1037 | An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings | May 2, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings
Committee: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2753
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely
Dock #: SD.679
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.4537 | Study Order | April 29, 2024 |
Bill Title: Study Order
Committee: House Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.622 | An Act to establish the Office of Elder Advocate | April 29, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to establish the Office of Elder Advocate
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4537
Chamber: House
Presenter: Josh S. Cutler
Dock #: HD.881
Term: Deaf |
| S.2734 | An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth | April 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth
Committee: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joint Committee on Public Health
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.1415 | An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth | April 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Health
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2734
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Liz Miranda
Dock #: SD.2401
Term: Deaf |
| S.1405 | An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus | April 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Health
Last Action: Bill recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely
Dock #: SD.1958
Term: Deaf |
| H.4275 | An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids | April 18, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
Committee: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Last Action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.1024 | An Act providing coverage for hearing aids | April 18, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act providing coverage for hearing aids
Committee: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Last Action: Accompanied H4275
Chamber: House
Presenter: Jessica Ann Giannino
Dock #: HD.3777
Term: Hearing Aid |
| S.799 | An Act to advance health equity | April 8, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to advance health equity
Committee: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Pavel M. Payano
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.799 | An Act to advance health equity | April 8, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to advance health equity
Committee: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Pavel M. Payano
Dock #: SD.1351
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.1250 | An Act to advance health equity | April 8, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to advance health equity
Committee: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Last Action: Accompanied S799
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Bud L. Williams
Dock #: HD.2257
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.4396 | An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | April 4, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Committee: House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Last Action: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.1911 | An Act establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids | March 21, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids
Committee: Joint Committee on Revenue
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
Dock #: SD.355
Term: Hearing Aid |
| S.63 | An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas | March 18, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Michael J. Barrett
Dock #: SD.1434
Term: Captioning |
| H.3167 | An Act relative to closed captioning on public-facing televisions | March 18, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to closed captioning on public-facing televisions
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied by S63
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Denise C. Garlick
Dock #: HD.2775
Term: Captioning |
| H.3265 | An Act relative to providing improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities | March 7, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to providing improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities
Committee: Joint Committee on Transportation
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Bruce J. Ayers
Dock #: HD.2894
Term: Assitive Listening |
| H.466 | An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools | February 26, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
Committee: Joint Committee on Education
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4428
Chamber: House
Presenter: Carol A. Doherty
Dock #: HD.692
Term: American Sign Language |
| H.968 | An Act requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services | February 22, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
Committee: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Last Action: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
Chamber: House
Presenter: Gerard J. Cassidy
Dock #: HD.1266
Term: Interpreter |
| S.95 | An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | February 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4396
Chamber: House
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
Dock #: SD.978
Term: Deaf |
| H.160 | An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | February 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4396
Chamber: House
Presenter: Michael J. Finn
Dock #: HD.3336
Term: Deaf |
| H.2218 | An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus | February 15, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
Committee: Joint Committee on Public Health
Last Action: Accompanied S1405
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Kay Khan
Dock #: HD.3273
Term: Deaf |
| S.338 | An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools | February 14, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
Committee: Joint Committee on Education
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2589
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira
Dock #: SD.2057
Term: American Sign Language |
| S.338 | An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools | February 14, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools
Committee: Joint Committee on Education
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2589
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira
Dock #: SD.2057
Term: American Sign Language |
| S.2624 | Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Elder Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to elder care matters. | February 12, 2024 |
Bill Title: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Elder Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to elder care matters.
Committee: Senate Committee on Rules
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Dock #:
Term: |
| S.396 | An Act to establish the office of elder advocate | February 8, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to establish the office of elder advocate
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2624
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira
Dock #: SD.924
Term: Deaf |
| H.294 | An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids | January 25, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
Committee: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4275
Chamber: House
Presenter: Carole A. Fiola
Dock #: HD.3109
Term: Hearing Aid |
| S.179 | An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids | January 25, 2024 |
Bill Title: An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
Committee: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4275
Chamber: House
Presenter: Adam Gomez
Dock #: SD.217
Term: Hearing Aid |
| S.1983 | An Act relative to removing the term hearing impaired from the general laws | November 22, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to removing the term hearing impaired from the general laws
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Cynthia Stone Creem
Dock #: SD.1881
Term: Deaf |
| H.4178 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | November 15, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee: Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 69 )
Last Action: Published as amended, see H4193
Chamber: House
Presenter: House Committee on Ways and Means
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.3929 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | November 15, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Last Action: New draft substituted, see H4178
Chamber: House
Presenter: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Dock #:
Term: |
| H.3084 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | October 30, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to language access and inclusion
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Presenter: Adrian C. Madaro
Dock #: HD.3616
Term: Deaf |
| S.1990 | An Act relative to language access and inclusion | October 30, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act relative to language access and inclusion
Committee: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Chamber: Senate
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico
Dock #: SD.1066
Term: Deaf |
| S.379 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | June 15, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
Chamber: House
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
Dock #: SD.1244
Term: Deaf |
| H.648 | An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | June 15, 2023 |
Bill Title: An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
Chamber: House
Presenter: Thomas M. Stanley
Dock #: HD.2564
Term: Deaf |