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H 1513

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to manufactured housing communities

194th
Introduced by Lisa Field, Carmine Gentile, Jim Hawkins and 2 other co-sponsors

Bill H 1513 protects manufactured housing residents by capping rent increases, enhancing tenant rights, and allowing local boards to oversee community regulations.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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H 542

MA HOUSE

An Act expanding access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare

194th
Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa, Donnie Berthiaume, Marjorie Decker and 18 other co-sponsors

Bill H 542 enhances access to family, friend, and neighbor childcare in Massachusetts by ensuring fair pay for caregivers and supporting families with affordable options.

Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2
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H 520

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings

194th
Introduced by Michelle Badger, Tony Cabral, Tackey Chan and 19 other co-sponsors

Bill H 520 ensures qualified interpreters for LEP families in schools, enhancing communication and parental involvement in education for diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
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H 1048

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas

194th
Introduced by Jim Arciero, James Arena-DeRosa, Jo Comerford and 18 other co-sponsors

Bill H 1048 mandates that by 2030, 30% of Massachusetts' wildlife management areas be designated as protected Reserves, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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S 505

MA SENATE

An Act establishing same day voter registration

194th
Introduced by Mike Barrett, Jo Comerford, Mike Connolly and 17 other co-sponsors

Bill S 505 strengthens laws against concealing or mutilating human corpses, ensuring harsher penalties to protect the dignity of the deceased and provide justice for victims' families.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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