Hearings scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Committee on The Judiciary

Public Hearing to be held in Room A-1 at 1:00 P.M.

Senate, No. 789
Petition of Debra Campinale for legislation relative to the wrongful injury or death of animal-companions.
Senate, No. 806
Petition of Stephen M. Brewer for legislation relative to dog training areas in the Commonwealth.
Senate, No. 812
Petition of Stephen M. Brewer, Michael R. Knapik, George N. Peterson, Jr. Christine E. Canavan, other members of the General Court and another for legislation relative to special police officers.
Senate, No. 867
Petition of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation relative to consumer protection.
Senate, No. 874
Petition of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation to prohibit the use of certain liability waivers as against public policy.
Senate, No. 885
Petition of Cynthia S. Creem, Susan C. Fargo, James E. Timilty, Douglas W. Petersen and other members of the General Court for legislation relate to liability of health professionals in emergency response.
Senate, No. 894
Petition of Cynthia S. Creem and David P. Linsky for legislation relative to tort liability for certain charitable organization.
Senate, No. 922
Petition of Gay Guptill for legislation to repeal restrictions on sidewalk counseling and demonstrating..
Senate, No. 953
Petition of Richard T. Moore, Susan C. Fargo, Scott P. Brown and Robert A. O'Leary for legislation to reform medical malpractice system.
Senate, No. 954
Petition of Richard T. Moore and Scott P. Brown for legislation to reform the exemption from civil liability for performing emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Senate, No. 956
Petition of Richard T. Moore and Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to phamasists liability.
Senate, No. 959
Petition of Richard T. Moore and Joan M. Menard for legislation relative to notification to borm of medical malpractice filings.
Senate, No. 964
Petition of Keyoto Goya for legislation relative to medical records.
Senate, No. 968
Petition of Michael W. Morrissey for legislation to impose civil liability on persons who provide alcohol to minors.
Senate, No. 972
Petition of Michael W. Morrissey for legislation relative to damages paid by insurance companies under Chapter 93A..
Senate, No. 975
Petition of Michael W. Morrissey, Brian McNamee, Bruce J. Ayers, Ronald Mariano and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the possession by or sale of spray paintto minors..
Senate, No. 987
Petition of Robert A. O'Leary, James E. Timilty and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to health care providers' statements of regret.
Senate, No. 988
Petition of Robert A. O'Leary, Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to expert witnesses in actions for medical malpractice.
Senate, No. 990
Petition of Robert A. O'Leary, Susan C. Tucker and Richard T. Moore for legislation relative to medical liability.
Senate, No. 1006
Petition of Stanley C. Rosenberg for legislation relative to indemnification of University of Massachusetts Police.
Senate, No. 1010
Petition of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard R. Tisei, Michael R. Knapik, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court for legislation an act to promote fair employment and security in the Commonwealth.
Senate, No. 1021
Petition of Richard R. Tisei and Christopher G. Fallon for legislation relative to collection law reform.
Senate, No. 1030
Petition of Steven A. Tolman for legislation to protect a union agent and union member.
Senate, No. 1032
Petition of Steven A. Tolman and Michael J. Moran for legislation to promote community service for minor offenses.
Senate, No. 1036
Petition of Marian Walsh, Mark C. Montigny, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Jarrett T. Barrios and other members of the General Court and another for legislation relative to charities in Massachusetts.
Senate, No. 1037
Petition of Marian Walsh for legislation to concern the public duty rule.
Senate, No. 1048
Petition of Marian Walsh for legislation relative to the tort liability of certain charitable organizations.
Senate, No. 2199
Petition of Dianne Wilkerson for legislation to further protect civil rights.
Senate, No. 2314
Petition of Scott P. Brown and David Sherman for legislation relative to proxy medical decisions and guardians.
Senate, No. 2523
Petition of Anthony D. Galluccio, Stephen S. Smith, Robert L. Hedlund, Michael W. Morrissey and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to responsibility for damages resulting from the transportation of explosive and inflammable materials.
House, No. 16
Petition of Demetrius J. Atsalis relative to tort and contract actions.
House, No. 1321
Petition of John J. Binienda and others relative to providing for the civil liability of drug dealers.
House, No. 1323
Petition of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to clarify Massachusetts law relative to consumer protection.
House, No. 1324
Petition of John J. Binienda and others relative to fines and penalties for the theft of motor vehicle fuel.
House, No. 1347
Petition of Paul C. Casey relative to the liability of dentists and dental hygienists who provide emergency care or treatment.
House, No. 1363
Petition of Robert Correia and others relative to the protection of victims of crime.
House, No. 1370
Petition of Robert K. Coughlin and others relative to health care providers' statements of regret.
House, No. 1393
Petition of James H. Fagan for legislation to repeal the law providing for a tribunal for the screening of medical malpractice claims.
House, No. 1433
Petition of John P. Fresolo and David Holway for legislation to provide equitable rights to indemnity for public employees.
House, No. 1445
Petition of William C. Galvin and Cleon H. Turner relative to expert witnesses in actions for medical malpractice.
House, No. 1446
Petition of William C. Galvin and Cleon H. Turner relative to the offering of expert testimony in medical malpractice actions.
House, No. 1447
Petition of William C. Galvin relative to timely notice of intent to file claims with health care providers.
House, No. 1451
Petition of Colleen M. Garry relative to the penalty for persons making annoying and abusive telephone calls.
House, No. 1484
Petition of Lida E. Harkins and others relative to regulating school department personnel from civil liability for emergency first aid.
House, No. 1489
Petition of Frank M. Hynes relative to court proceedings in cases of spousal assault and battery.
House, No. 1505
Petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitation for damages for pain and suffering and actions taken in medical malpractice claims.
House, No. 1513
Petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to limitation for damages for pain and suffering and actions taken in medical malpractice claims.
House, No. 1519
Petition filed at the request of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to civil liability for protecting one's home.
House, No. 1531
Petition of Michael F. Kane relative to the penalty for the theft of milk crates.
House, No. 1538
Petition of Thomas P. Kennedy relative to the protection of certain retirement accounts from attachment to satisfy claims.
House, No. 1548
Petition of Peter J. Koutoujian relative to liability for emergency care rendered on athletic fields.
House, No. 1596
Petition of Allen J. McCarthy relative to the liability of pharmacists.
House, No. 1602
Petition of Charles A. Murphy relative to claims of civil rights violations.
House, No. 1621
Petition of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to the allocation of costs incurred in personal injury protection litigation.
House, No. 1625
Petition of Eugene L. O'Flaherty for legislation to prohibit the use of certain liability waivers in employment applications and other documents.
House, No. 1650
Petition of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to the liability of certain non-profit corporations.
House, No. 1651
Petition of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to the enforcement of certain liens in personal injury actions involving hospitals.
House, No. 1665
Petition of Eugene L. O'Flaherty relative to insubstantial, frivolous or bad faith claims in district and municipal courts.
House, No. 1680
Petition of Douglas W. Petersen and others relative to the liability of certain charitable organizations.
House, No. 1682
Petition of George N. Peterson, Jr. relative to the protection of victims of certain crimes and good samaritans.
House, No. 1691
Petition of John F. Quinn and Thomas P. Kennedy relative to the definition of common nuisance.
House, No. 1697
Petition of Kathi-Anne Reinstein for legislation to impose a penalty for commercial motor vehicle oilspills on public ways.
House, No. 1698
Petition of Kathi-Anne Reinstein relative to the tort liability of hospitals.
House, No. 1700
Petition of Michael J. Rodrigues and others relative to assault and battery on health care providers.
House, No. 1702
Petition filed at the request of Michael J. Rodrigues and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to make certain changes in the product liability system of the Commonwealth.
House, No. 1718
Petition of Angelo M. Scaccia for legislation to establish a penalty for assault upon sports officials.
House, No. 1719
Petition of Angelo M. Scaccia relative to limited civil liability for sports officials.
House, No. 1761
Petition of Patricia A. Walrath and others for legislation to further regulate the disclosure of medical records.
House, No. 3865
Petition of Jennifer M. Callahan relative to suits for damages for malicious injuries to pets.
House, No. 3873
Petition of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to revoking licenses and permits issued to persons convicted of dumping pollutants into the waters of the Commonwealth.


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