Richard M. Haggerty

Supported legislation to license and regulate home care agencies so older adults and people with disabilities receive safe, quality care at home, including background checks, training, and state oversight.

“When folks welcome a home care worker into their home, they should be able to trust the agency sending them meets real standards of quality and safety. ... strengthening home care as another important piece of how the Commonwealth continues to take steps to make sure care of older adults and people with disabilities is safe, reliable, and there when they need it.”

richhaggerty.com·As of August 2026

Supports the state law protecting freedom of expression in schools and public libraries against book bans, arguing that decisions about library materials should follow a clear, fair process led by trained librarians rather than the preferences of any one parent or group.

“It's completely fair for a parent to decide what their own children read, but those same parents and others can't make that decision for every other family in our community. ... It protects the freedom of expression our libraries are built on and keeps our schools places where learning comes first, so students and people of all ages can freely access the full range of materials and ideas protected by free speech.”

thereadingpost.com·As of August 2026

Supported passage of the PROTECT Act to defend residents from federal immigration enforcement overreach, keeping local law enforcement out of federal civil immigration enforcement and protecting sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, and courthouses.

“Every resident of the Commonwealth deserves to feel safe in their own community, and I was happy to join my colleagues in both the House and Senate to pass this important legislation, which helps ensure that our residents and people from every walk of life are treated equally under state law and feel secure throughout our state. ... This bill lets local law enforcement keep their focus on local public safety.”

richhaggerty.com·As of August 2026

Campaigns on advocating for public schools and supporting public school teachers, stating he knows first-hand the importance of a strong public education.

“Rich will continue to be a leader who will fight to advance our shared values by ... advocating for public schools ... As the nephew of three public school teachers and a product of the public school system, Rich knows first-hand the importance of having a strong public education and the need to support our public school teachers.”

richhaggerty.com·As of August 2026

Campaigns on supporting veterans (alongside seniors) as part of his shared values, and has a legislative record of veterans-related bills including veterans' home accountability and disabled-veteran benefits.

“Rich will continue to be a leader who will fight to advance our shared values by building an economy that works for all of us, by advocating for public schools and by supporting our veterans and seniors.”

richhaggerty.com·As of August 2026