Representative Hendricks is passionate about helping his neighbors in New Bedford and Acushnet. A graduate of New Bedford High School, he has lived in New Bedford his entire life.The youngest of four siblings, Chris graduated from Temple University and earned his law degree from UMass Law. His law practice has focused on representing injured workers at the Department of Industrial Accidents and other worker rights issues.
Rep. Hendricks has filed several bills relating to worker compensation issues, including COVID19 infection presumption for essential workers.
After successfully working with colleagues to revise the Chapter 70 formulas to adequately fund schools, Rep. Hendricks continues the fight for early education and higher ed opportunities.
Rep. Hendricks has fought for additional funding for the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force. He also serves on local committees that are working to improve recovery options and reduce overdose and deaths from this epidemic.