From the Senate President’s office: the Senate on Thursday passed legislation to reduce the impact and prevalence of gun violence in Massachusetts, including stricter background checks, enhanced penalties, new gun-related crimes, increased protections in schools, and other provisions designed to overall ensure a safer Commonwealth.
Response to the Buffer Zone Ruling
The Governor has approved legislation to protect access to reproductive health clinics. The bill was developed in an expedited process, but was carefully vetted.
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Public Safety and Support Access to Care
From the Senate President’s office: The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to enhance public safety and remove barriers to access reproductive health care facilities in Massachusetts in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down buffer zones across the nation, including the existing 35-foot buffer zone that was passed by the State Legislature in 2007.
Compromise Language Reported on Juvenile Murder Sentences
The Governor has approved the House-Senate agreement on a new sentencing structure for juveniles convicted of first degree murder.
Senate bill reduces barriers limiting opportunity in Mass.
The Boston Globe reports, “Any Economic development legislation worthy of the name should help clear away barriers that keep workers from seeking better opportunities and discourage the emergence of new businesses. Unlike the economic development bill that came out of the House, the Senate’s stronger legislation tackles both the noncompete clauses that hamper the state’s …
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Deal reached on parole for juvenile killers
The Taunton Gazette reports that, “House and Senate negotiators reached a deal Tuesday on sentencing reforms for juvenile murderers to establish a three-tiered system for parole eligibility after state and federal courts struck down life sentences without parole as unconstitutional. A six-member panel filed a compromise bill (H 4307) on Tuesday afternoon that would make …
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