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 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.