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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5519: The annual report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (under Section 101 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020) submitting its Housing Choice Initiative annual report for calendar year 2024

HD 5519 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to submit its annual report for the Housing Choice Initiative covering calendar year 2024. This report details the Housing Choice Grant Program's activities and funding distribution, which supports local housing initiatives across Massachusetts. The bill itself does not create new policy or funding but mandates the submission of this existing annual report. It directly affects the state housing office and the communities receiving grants under the program.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5514: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 2SSSS of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting the MassHealth Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP) legislative report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025

This bill is a routine procedural submission, not a legislative proposal. It delivers the required quarterly report on the MassHealth Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP) to the state legislative committees on Ways and Means, as mandated by Section 2SSSS of Chapter 29 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The report details DSRIP fund expenditures and revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, including payments to hospitals, Accountable Care Organizations, and community partners. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond fulfilling a statutory reporting requirement.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5515: A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see item 1595-1068 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025, as amended by Sections 84 and 85 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the revised Medical Assistance Trust Fund transfer schedule for fiscal year 2025

This is a routine administrative communication, not a new bill. The Comptroller's office submitted a revised transfer schedule for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, as required by law (Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the 2025 Acts). It details monthly transfers totaling $855,655,520 for fiscal year 2026 to fund MassHealth provider payments, public hospital initiatives, and Medicaid care organization payments. The schedule reflects an amendment from Chapter 14 of the 2025 Acts. This affects how state funds flow to support MassHealth services but does not create new policy.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5518: A communication from the Department of Public Health (see item 4512-2022 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and item 1599-2025 of Section 2A of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting the Health Excellence Grant and American Rescue Plan Funding Distribution report for fiscal year 2024

HD 5518 is a procedural bill submitting a report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the distribution of Health Excellence Grants and American Rescue Plan funds for fiscal year 2024. The report details that $850,000 was distributed across 50 contracts ($17,000 per grantee), plus additional CDC workforce training funding. It clarifies that total disbursed funds differ from the "Annualized Grant Amount" due to undistributed contract amounts and pending payments. This bill does not create new policy or affect individuals directly; it simply transmits an administrative report to the legislature.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5516: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see item 4000-0601 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the transfer certification to the Medicare Savings program from the prescription advantage program and the Health Safety Net Trust Fund for fiscal year 2024

This is a procedural report, not a legislative bill. It details the required submission to the Legislature about funding transfers supporting Massachusetts' Medicare Savings Program for fiscal year 2024. The report confirms $7.7 million was transferred from the Health Safety Net Trust Fund (and $0 from the Prescription Advantage Program) to cover Medicare cost-sharing for seniors and disabled residents enrolled in the program. It also provides enrollment data showing over 292,000 seniors/discharged individuals were covered under the program during the reporting period.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareConfirms $7.7M transfer from Health Safety Net Fund to Medicare Savings Program, funding cost-sharing for 292k+ seniors/disabled residents.85% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2911: An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

HD 5525: An Act establishing tax exemptions for veteran's clubs and organizations

By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation to establish tax exemptions for certain veteran's clubs and organizations. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax exemptions for veteran's clubs, reducing tax burden for these organizations, aligning with tax relief support indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes tax exemptions for veteran clubs, reducing operational costs and supporting their ability to serve veterans through financial relief.90% confidence
Dennis Gallagher (D)
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2851: An Act establishing natural organic reduction in the Commonwealth

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1611) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Paul W. Mark for legislation to offer natural organic reduction as an environmentally-friendly burial alternative; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1612) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to burial alternatives that protect the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2851).
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