THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 Page 3 Massachusetts House Passes Judiciary, Public Health and Transportation Bills B OSTON — Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — The Massachusetts House of Representatives this week passed the following bills: H.5444 An Act relative to civil rights and technology The bill makes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, modify, sell, transfer, possess or operate a robotic device equipped or mounted with a weapon. It also makes it unlawful for a person to use a robotic device to threaten to commit a crime, criminally harass a person, or physically restrain or attempt to physically restrain a person. The bill includes exemptions for law enforcement agencies. The bill passed the House of Representatives 155-1. “Ensuring that our laws keep up with advancements in technology is critical,” said Representative Michael S. Day (DStoneham), House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. “This bill prohibits the possession of drones and robots equipped to harm others and ensures clear civil rights protections for our residents.” H.5443 An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine The bill allows an authorized entity to acquire and maintain a supply of epinephrine autoinjectors from a wholesaler approved by the Department of Public Health (DPH), and allows an employee or agent of an authorized entity who has completed a training program to use epinephrine autoinjectors, on the premises of or in connection with the authorized entity, to provide or administer epinephrine to any individual they believe in is experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill passed the House of Representatives 154-0. “Today, the House of Representatives acted to help save lives during anaphylactic emergencies,” Representative Marjorie C. Decker (DCambridge), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health. “What we did today was ensure that more people will have access to lifesaving tools like EpiPens when every second matters. This legislation is about preventing tragedy, expanding access, and making sure fewer families have to mourn the loss of a loved one from a preventable death.” H.5441 An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus The bill requires DPH, in conMASS. HOUSE | SEE Page 11 Jessica Ann Giannino State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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