Senator Moore announced the passage of legislation to support the health and wellness of children across the Commonwealth. The bill aims to break down silos of service to better address the complex health and wellness needs specific to the Commonwealth’s 1.4 million children.

Senator Moore announced that the Legislature gave final approval of a bill to ban drivers from using hand-held electronic devices in vehicles unless they are in hands-free mode.

Senator Moore has been recognized as the ‘2019 Legislator of the Year’ by Net of Compassion, a Worcester-based organization committed to bringing vital support services to people in need.    

Senator Moore announced that the Senate passed comprehensive pharmaceutical cost control legislation aimed at addressing the high and rapidly increasing costs of prescription drugs.  The bill, entitled An Act relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Costs and Transparency (PACT Act), will also reduce drug costs to patients and lower health care costs overall.

Senator Moore announced that the Senate unanimously passed legislation which increases transparency and accountability in the Commonwealth’s elections by reforming fiscal reporting requirements.  The bill also establishes a commission to study allowing the use of campaign funds for family-related care.

Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) announced that legislation has been signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker that dedicates a bridge in the Town of Grafton as the ‘Veterans Memorial Bridge’ in honor of all who have served the Country.

Senator Moore announced that the Senate advanced legislation that would establish new requirements relative to higher education financial reporting, update procedures for school closures, and launch a training program for college and university boards of trustees. 

Senator Moore announced the inclusion of $400,000 within the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to help curb bias incidents and hate crimes in public schools across the Commonwealth.

Senator Moore announced that the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget included funding to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl “PFAS” contaminants in public water sources.

Senator Moore secured $200,000 within the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to offset the cost of accessibility upgrades at the Leicester Town Hall.

Senator Moore welcomed Aliciea Diaz of Leicester to the State House as part of the office internship program. Aliciea interned within Senator Moore’s State House Office several days during the fall.

Senator Moore filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 supplemental state budget to address oversight issues involving local water and sewer districts in the Commonwealth, including within the Town of Leicester.

Senator Moore announced that the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation, known as “Nicky’s Law,” that would strengthen protections for persons with disabilities. In an effort to prevent continued caretaker employment for offenders, the Moore-sponsored bill would direct the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) to establish a registry that identifies individuals who have been found to have committed abuse against persons with disabilities.

Senator Moore announced that the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities released legislation he filed known as “Nicky’s Law” favorably with redrafts today. The legislation has received broad bipartisan support among members of the Massachusetts Legislature, with 158 legislators co-sponsoring the legislation.

Senator Moore and Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. (R-Grafton) recently submitted a letter to the General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) highlighting ongoing parking capacity issues at the Grafton Commuter Rail station.