That the city of Somerville be authorized to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

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Establishing a charter for the city of Somerville

Relative to establishing a charter for the city of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville

For legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Granting the city of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old

That the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

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Prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress

Relative to prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Relative to fare free buses

For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation.

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To further empower local climate action

For legislation to regulate municipal acceptance into the demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

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Setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification

Relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day

Relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health

For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Expanding the availability of adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors

Relative to the availability of adaptable housing for consumers with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures

For legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization

Relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization. Public Health.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Removing barriers to care for physician assistants

Relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Prioritizing patient access to care

Relative to pregnancies existing for 24 weeks or more. Public Health.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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To ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution

Relative to communities with high cumulative exposure burdens to toxic outdoor air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Public Health.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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To ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform

Relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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To impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals

For legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals. Labor and Workforce Development.

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To amend the definition of hate crime

Relative to the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.

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Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements

Relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary.

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Relative to justice for survivors

Relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary.

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Promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program

Relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.

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Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

Relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.

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To address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

Relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing.

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To ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards

Relative to prescription medications. Financial Services.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers

Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services.

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Establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program

Relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.

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To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities

For legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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Relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design

Relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education

For legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for certain licensed professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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To close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision

For legislation to establish a children’s vision and eye health advisory council. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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To bring child support home

Relative to child support enforcement. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Granting the city of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

That the city of Medford be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

That the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a net zero emissions standard for zoning of new constructed buildings and major renovation projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

That the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.

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Bill Neutral

Establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system

For legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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