Senate Acts to Boost Benefits, Modernize Services, and Promote Inclusivity for Veterans
June 13, 2024(BOSTON—6/13/2024) Today the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans. The comprehensive legislative package, H.4671, An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers...Read More - Senate Acts to Boost Benefits, Modernize Services, and Promote Inclusivity for Veterans
Senate Passes 2025 Budget to Make Community College Free, Invest in Every Region, Open Childcare Seats
May 24, 2024(BOSTON—5/23/2024) The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a $57.999 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Following robust and spirited debate, the Senate adopted over 400 amendments, and took 43 roll call votes, adding $89.6 million in spending for statewide initiatives and local priorities for communities around the Commonwealth. "I...Read More - Senate Passes 2025 Budget to Make Community College Free, Invest in Every Region, Open Childcare Seats
Senate Acts to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation Online
March 21, 2024BOSTON (3/21/2024)—Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation, legislation that would criminalize the sharing of sexually explicit images or videos without an individual’s consent and implement a comprehensive educational diversion program designed for adolescents on the consequences of posting indecent visual depictions online. The...Read More - Senate Acts to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation Online
Massachusetts Senate acts to transform early education and care
March 14, 2024BOSTON (3/14/2024)—Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to make early education and care more accessible and affordable for families across Massachusetts. The EARLY ED Act—An Act ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development—takes transformative steps to improve the affordability and sustainability of childcare programs...Read More - Massachusetts Senate acts to transform early education and care
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR MICHAEL D. BRADY ON STEWARD HEALTH CARE
February 5, 2024(BOSTON–2/5/2024) Today, Senator Michael D. Brady (D-Brockton) released a statement on Steward Health Care. “I commend Secretary Walsh and the Healey-Driscoll administration for their proactive approach in addressing the challenges facing Steward Health Care,” said Senator Michael D. Brady (D-Brockton). “The ongoing monitoring efforts by the Department of Public Health...Read More - STATEMENT FROM SENATOR MICHAEL D. BRADY ON STEWARD HEALTH CARE
Governor Healey’s HERO Act Will Address Issues Facing Veterans in Massachusetts
January 23, 2024(BOSTON–1/23/2024) Today, Senator Brady and his colleagues on the Joint Committee on Veterans Services and Federal Affairs heard testimony from the veterans community on Governor Maura Healey's HERO Act, as well as other legislation relative to veterans. An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Service members and Veterans (HERO Act)...Read More - Governor Healey’s HERO Act Will Address Issues Facing Veterans in Massachusetts
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING CAT DECLAWING IN MASSACHUSETTS
January 18, 2024(BOSTON–1/18/2024) Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation that would prohibit declawing, tendonectomy, and similar procedures from being performed on cats in Massachusetts, except in cases of medical necessity to address a condition that jeopardizes a cat’s health—as determined by a licensed veterinarian. Declawing a cat involves amputating the first...Read More - SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING CAT DECLAWING IN MASSACHUSETTS
“BLUE ENVELOPE” BILL SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM PASSES SENATE
January 4, 2024BOSTON (1/4/2024)—Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder—also known as the “Blue Envelope” bill—to improve communication during traffic stops involving a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The bill would create a voluntary program that would make available...Read More - “BLUE ENVELOPE” BILL SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM PASSES SENATE
WHEELCHAIR WARRANTY REFORM PASSED BY MASSACHUSETTS SENATE
January 4, 2024BOSTON (1/4/2024)—Today, the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously to strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users. An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities—S.2541—requires all wheelchairs to come with warranties, extends the minimum warranty period to two years, sets standards for wheelchair repairs and replacements, and eliminates the cumbersome prior...Read More - WHEELCHAIR WARRANTY REFORM PASSED BY MASSACHUSETTS SENATE
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO CLOSE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PASSED BY SENATE, SIGNED INTO LAW
December 4, 2023BOSTON (12/04/2023) – Today, the Massachusetts Senate took final action on a supplemental budget designed to close out Fiscal Year 2023. The Senate’s supplemental budget totals $3.1 billion and contains several provisions to support the ongoing operations of programs and services that benefit the residents of the Commonwealth. To address...Read More - SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO CLOSE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PASSED BY SENATE, SIGNED INTO LAW