Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 37 of Chapter 69 of the General Laws) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 Green School Works legislative report

This bill (HD 4967) is a procedural communication from Massachusetts' Department of Children and Families (DCF) submitting its FY2024 Foster Care Review Report. It does not create new laws but requires DCF to formally submit this annual report detailing how foster care reviews were conducted during fiscal year 2024. The report references existing policies (M.G.L. c. 18B, § 6A; 110 CMR 6.00) that govern foster care reviews, including requirements for timely reviews and continued support for youth until age 22. The submission process follows standard procedures, with no new policy changes or direct impacts beyond DCF's reporting obligations.

This is not a legislative bill but a procedural communication submitting the Massachusetts Advisory Commission on Travel and Tourism's 2024 annual report. The report details tourism statistics (e.g., $24.8 billion in spending, 153,000 jobs) and includes recommendations such as reinstating $500,000 for visitor centers and creating sustainable tourism funding based on hotel tax revenue. It does not propose new laws or alter existing policy, but rather presents the Commission's findings and suggestions to the legislature. The report serves as a formal update on tourism performance and strategic priorities for the state.

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

Report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (pursuant to Section 25 of Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Transitions from Acute Care to Post-Acute Care (TACPAC) Task Force report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 and Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 1G(g) of Chapter 164 of the General Laws) submitting its Department of Public Utilities Concerning Self-Generation 2024 annual report

This bill strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies, employees, and healthcare data systems from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of providers or patients, or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into these legally protected services. The law also blocks state agencies from using public resources for such investigations and restricts health data sharing for enforcement purposes, with civil penalties for violations. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, patients receiving these services, and Massachusetts state/local agencies handling health data.

Report of Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to line item 7004-9316 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting it Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program Fiscal Year 2025 Fourth Quarter report

Text of House document No. 4271, being House amendments of the Senate Bill strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth (Senate bill No. 2543), as amended by the House. July 16, 2025.

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to line item 1595-6232 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget report