Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Section 2(c) of Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) 2024 fourth quarter report

Report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (pursuant to Section 30 of Chapter 285 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its report on the Plan to End Operations at the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC)

This is a procedural communication, not a new legislative bill. The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is submitting its required annual report under Chapter 94C, Section 47 of Massachusetts law, detailing how it allocated funds from law enforcement trust accounts for drug rehabilitation, drug education, and neighborhood crime watch programs during fiscal year 2025. The report shows $4,442.60 was distributed to community programs (like youth initiatives and neighborhood events) and notes $61,822.00 in forfeited funds. This submission fulfills a statutory obligation for the DA's office to report on these specific trust fund expenditures.

This is a procedural communication, not a legislative bill. The Office of the Comptroller submitted the Paid Prior Year Deficiency Report for fiscal year 2025 to the House and Senate Ways and Means committees. The report details $713,276.44 in accounts payable payments and $14.36 million spent on prior year deficiencies across 55 departments, explaining how these costs were recouped from current-year department appropriations. It follows existing requirements under Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023.

Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Section 2(c) of Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) 2024 third quarter report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 2EEEEEE (e) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as by Chapter 214 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Commonwealth Federal Match and Debt Reduction Fund report

Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Section 2(c) of Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) 2025 first quarter report

This bill is a routine procedural communication from the Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Northern District, submitting a request for funding for technology upgrades via the County Registers Technology Fund. It directly affects the Registry's ability to manage its technology systems but does not create new law or policy. The request follows mandatory procedures under Section 2KKK of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, requiring submission to the Committees on Ways and Means and Post Audit and Oversight. The bill was placed on file on September 22, 2025, as part of standard legislative process.

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to line item 1599-2051 of Section 2A of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its Oversight Reserve report

This bill (HD 5136) is a procedural submission requiring the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to report on the FY2025 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative. It does not create new law but fulfills a statutory requirement under Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (item 8000-0655), mandating that the Office of Grants and Research submit an annual report to the legislature. The report details how $279 million in grant funds supported six nonprofit programs providing pre- and post-release services to 18-25-year-olds returning from prison, including service metrics, funding allocation, and recidivism outcomes. This submission directly affects state agencies managing criminal justice grants and the nonprofits delivering reentry services.

This bill (HD 5135) is not a legislative measure but a required report submission. It details the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's annual report on the FY2025 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program, as mandated by Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (Section 8000-0605). The report confirms $475,000 in grant funds were distributed to five Massachusetts District Attorney’s Offices to support human trafficking enforcement, victim services, training, and prevention efforts. The report was submitted to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means by the required March 3, 2025 deadline.

HD 5133 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to submit a report on firearm-related activity in Massachusetts for calendar years 2022-2023. The bill does not create new laws but mandates the submission of data on incidents, sales, and trends (like per capita rates and comparisons to historical data) to the legislature. This report directly affects state legislators, who receive the data for review and potential legislative action. The summary focuses on the required submission of existing data, not new policy changes.