Massachusetts Bills

This is a procedural bill (HD 5249) requiring the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to submit its annual report for the Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program for fiscal year 2025. The report details the program's implementation, including participation by municipalities and any waivers granted under existing rules (such as Concord's single waiver mentioned in the context). It does not create new policy but fulfills a reporting requirement mandated by Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022.

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line item 4590-0915 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children 2025 October monthly status report

This bill (HD 5247) is a routine procedural submission requiring the Division of Insurance to submit its annual Credit Insurance report for calendar year 2024. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups; it simply formalizes the Division’s submission of an existing required report. The bill’s text includes data points from the report (like loss ratio percentages), but the bill itself only mandates the submission process. No policy changes or new obligations are created by this bill.

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line Item 4510-0108 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its State Office of Pharmacy Services 2025 report

This bill (HD 5245) is a procedural measure that formally submits the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment's (MOITI) Massachusetts-Ireland Trade Commission Report for fiscal year 2025 to the state legislature. It does not create new policy but requires the Executive Office of Economic Development to provide this annual report as mandated under Section 13V of Chapter 23A of the General Laws. The report directly affects state economic development officials who must compile and submit it, while the Massachusetts-Ireland Trade Commission (which facilitates business connections between the two regions) is the entity whose work is documented. The bill's sole purpose is to fulfill a statutory reporting requirement.

This bill requires the Northwestern District Attorney's Office to submit a report detailing how $15,974.45 in fiscal year 2025 law enforcement trust funds were allocated across community programs. The report specifies spending on anti-drug initiatives ($4,000), neighborhood crime watch campaigns ($3,474.45), drug education ($1,000), and sponsorships like the NoFIRES Conference ($7,500). It also includes data on $85,359 in forfeited funds, representing 18.71% of total forfeited amounts. The report is mandated under Chapter 94C, Section 47(d) of the General Laws, ensuring transparency in how these funds support local crime prevention and rehabilitation efforts.

This bill (HD 5238) is a procedural measure requiring the Essex District Attorney’s Office to submit a report on the fiscal year 2025 operations of the "Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund" (known as Melanie’s Law). It directly affects the Essex DA’s Office, mandating they provide a formal communication detailing the fund’s use. The bill itself does not create new policy but implements a reporting requirement under Section 24W(e) of Chapter 90 of the General Laws. It was placed on file on October 16, 2025, with no substantive legislative action taken.

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its first quarter Federal Grants FY26 report

Report of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (pursuant to line item 1595-6369 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Naloxone Pilot report

This bill (HD 5237) requires the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025, as mandated under Section 10 of Chapter 221A of the General Laws. It does not create new policy or affect specific individuals or groups beyond MLAC's standard reporting obligations. The bill is procedural, solely establishing the submission deadline for MLAC's existing annual report. It was placed on file on October 16, 2025, with no substantive changes to law.

This bill (HD 5241) requires the Northwestern District Attorney's Office to submit an annual report on the OUI Deterrent Trust Fund (Melanie's Law) for fiscal year 2025. The report details the fund's financial activity, including vehicle seizures, deposits, and expenditures. The submitted report shows $0.00 in all categories (seizures, deposits, uses, and balance), indicating no activity occurred during the fiscal year. This is a procedural reporting requirement under Chapter 90, Section 24W(e) of the General Laws.