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.
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.