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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

HD 6196: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Dukes County Correctional Facility for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025

This document is a quarterly population report for the Dukes County Correctional Facility submitted by the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association for the fourth quarter of 2025. It provides aggregate data on inmate admissions, releases, demographics, and sentence lengths while strictly excluding any personally identifying information about individual detainees. The report was generated using data from the state's Criminal Justice Cross-Tracking System to comply with legal requirements for jail population monitoring.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

HD 6193: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Barnstable County Correctional Facility for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025

This document is a quarterly population report submitted by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office for the fourth quarter of 2025, as required by state law. It provides aggregate data on individuals held at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, including details such as race, ethnicity, admission and release dates, sentence lengths, and program participation. The report excludes personally identifying information to protect individual privacy while delivering the data to state public safety officials and legislative committees. Some data fields, such as bail amounts and case dispositions, are currently missing because the sheriff's office does not have direct access to that information from the trial court.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

HD 6194: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Berkshire County Correctional Facility for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025

This document is a quarterly report submitted by the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office to state officials, detailing the jail population for the fourth quarter of 2025. It lists aggregate data on individual detainees, including their race, admission and release dates, sentence lengths, and program participation, while explicitly excluding personal identifying information. The report serves to fulfill a legal requirement for tracking jail demographics and operational statistics, though it notes that certain data points like bail amounts are currently unavailable because they originate from the trial courts.
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

H 5506: An Act establishing flexibility for long term care facilities workers

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Lawn, Jr. for legislation to establish contract and coverage standards for health care worker platforms. Labor and Workforce Development.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes contract and coverage standards for healthcare worker platforms, protecting workers and strengthening the healthcare workforce.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes contract and coverage standards for health care workers, strengthening worker protections and employment standards.85% confidence
John Lawn (D)
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

HD 6201: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Middlesex County Correctional Facility for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025

This document is a quarterly population report submitted by the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office to state officials, detailing aggregate data on individuals held in the county jail during the fourth quarter of 2025. The report includes statistical information such as race, ethnicity, admission and release dates, sentence lengths, and program participation, while explicitly excluding any personally identifiable information about specific inmates. It serves as a compliance measure under Massachusetts General Laws to provide the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and legislative committees with an overview of jail demographics and operations.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

HD 6204: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Suffolk County Correctional Facility for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025

This document is a quarterly population report submitted by the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association for the Suffolk County Correctional Facility during the fourth quarter of 2025. It provides aggregate data on inmates, including details such as race, ethnicity, admission type, and sentence length, while explicitly excluding any personally identifying information. The report was generated in compliance with state law and relies on data from the Commonwealth's Criminal Justice Cross-Tracking System. Because certain required data points like case disposition and bail amounts are managed by the Trial Court, those specific fields remain unpopulated in this submission.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

H 5452: An Act authorizing the town of Oxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

This bill authorizes the town of Oxford to issue two new licenses for businesses that sell alcohol for off-premises consumption, such as liquor stores. The licenses are restricted to specific economic development zones within the town and must be marked with their designated zone type. To maintain control over these licenses, the town cannot transfer them outside the approved zones and requires proof of good standing with state tax and unemployment agencies before issuing them to new applicants. Additionally, the act sets a five-year deadline for the town to issue these licenses after the bill takes effect.
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

H 5359: An Act to provide equitable access to military creditable service for judges

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack relative to military creditable service for judges. Public Service.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes military service for judges, acknowledging veterans' contributions and ensuring equitable treatment of their service.85% confidence
Mark Cusack (D)
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 3046: An Act establishing a commission to investigate auto insurance discrimination

Senate, April 15, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Liz Miranda for legislation to eliminate geographic auto insurance discrimination; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Pavel M. Payano and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to reduce racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance premium pricing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3046).
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 15, 2026

H 5374: An Act expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet

This bill expands a property tax exemption for homeowners in the town of Wellfleet, allowing them to exclude up to 35 percent of their home's assessed value from taxation. The exemption applies specifically to a taxpayer's principal residence or a year-round home occupied by a Wellfleet resident, with the town responsible for defining who qualifies as a resident. To receive this benefit, property owners must submit a written application to the town's board of assessors by the standard deadline, and the final tax bill cannot reduce the property's taxable value below 10 percent of its full worth.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpanding property tax exemptions reduces the tax burden on residents, providing fiscal relief and aligning with support indicators for tax relief.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 3056: An Act relative to medication administration in rest homes

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3056) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen, Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Marsi and others for legislation relative to medication administration in rest homes. Aging and Independence.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates medication administration in rest homes to improve patient safety and protect resident rights, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence
Mike Moore (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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