Massachusetts Bills

HD 5099 is a procedural communication from the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), not a legislative bill. It submits CPCS's staffing expansion plan for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, detailing proposed hires of attorneys to support their operations. This plan directly affects CPCS staff and the indigent defendants they represent, as it outlines how the agency will expand its legal workforce. The submission is a routine procedural step to inform the legislature about staffing needs, not a new law.

HD 5094 requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to submit quarterly gaming revenue reports, including sports wagering revenue data, through July 2025. This is a routine procedural requirement for reporting existing revenue streams, not a policy change. The bill mandates the Commission's regular submission of these reports to the state, as specified under Chapter 23K of the General Laws. No new taxes, regulations, or funding mechanisms are created by this bill.

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant of Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and Section 128 of Chapter 248 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 Medical Assistance Fund Transfer Schedule update

Report of the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (pursuant to Section 23(2A)(e)(xi) of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) submitting its PRIM Board quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 2025

HD 5095 is a procedural bill requiring the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board to submit its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarterly report. This bill does not create new policy or affect specific entities; it simply facilitates the routine administrative submission of an existing report detailing the board's investment portfolio. The report includes standard financial data on the board's holdings, but the bill itself only addresses the reporting process. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Report of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (pursuant to line Item 0321-1599 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Staffing Expansion Plan for Fiscal Year 2026–Fiscal Year 2027

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for MCI Shirley, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)

HD 5082 is a procedural communication submitting the August 21, 2025 biweekly report on Massachusetts' emergency housing assistance program. It requires the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities to provide data on the program's operations, including details like household citizenship status and shelter application timelines, as mandated by prior legislation. This bill does not create new policy but fulfills a routine reporting obligation.

This bill is a procedural communication submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage systems and EV chargers. It references specific safety standards (NFPA 855) and Massachusetts regulations (310 CMR 22.00, CMR 1.00) for review by relevant agencies. The guidance addresses fire protection, emergency planning, and drinking water regulations related to these technologies. As a filing, it does not create new law but provides technical references for future regulatory or planning work.

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for Hampden County Jail and House of Correction, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)

Report of the Department of Revenue (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 62F, as amended by the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on the Determination of Whether Net State Tax Revenues Exceeded Allowable State Tax Revenues For the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

HD 5078 requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to prepare a report titled "Flood Risk Mapping Resources Assessment and Recommendations" under Section 125 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. The bill directs the office to assess current flood risk mapping resources and provide recommendations, directly affecting the agency responsible for implementing this assessment. This procedural bill does not create new policy but mandates a specific report to inform future flood risk management efforts. The bill was placed on file on September 2, 2025.