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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

HD 5503: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 34 of Chapter 22C of the General Laws) submitting its Hate Crimes in Massachusetts report for fiscal year 2024

This bill (HD 5503) is a routine procedural submission requiring the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to submit its annual Hate Crimes in Massachusetts report for fiscal year 2024, as mandated by Section 34 of Chapter 22C of the General Laws. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formalizes the state's existing requirement to report hate crime data. The report includes statistics on hate crime incidents, bias motivations, and demographic data collected by law enforcement during FY2024. This is a standard administrative communication, not a legislative change.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 4911: An Act relative to a diaper allowance to meet early childhood needs

This bill creates an annual diaper allowance for families receiving state assistance. It requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to issue a one-time payment for each child under age 3 (as defined by existing law) starting September 1st each year, with a supplemental payment issued later. The exact amount depends on available funding, and the department must create implementing regulations within six months. The allowance directly affects low-income families enrolled in state assistance programs who have young children.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 4903: An Act relative to creating a commercial driver’s license pilot program at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School

H 4903 establishes a pilot program at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Boston to train adults for transit driving careers through classroom and off-site instruction. The program, administered by the school, will provide commercial driver’s license (CDL) training specifically for transit driving roles. The Registry of Motor Vehicles, working with MassDOT, will create rules for the program and collect fees from participating adults. This bill directly affects adult job seekers in Boston seeking transit driving careers through this targeted vocational training initiative.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes vocational CDL training at a high school, expanding educational opportunities and career pathways for adult learners within the school system.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates CDL training for transit driving careers, directly supporting public transit workforce development and operational capacity.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 4906: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SD 3571: Norfolk DA Wiretap 2025 Report

Report of the Norfolk District Attorney's Office (pursuant to Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report of wiretap interceptions for the calendar year 2025
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 4915: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to Stoneham police maximum age requirement
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

HD 5504: A communication from the Department of Public Health (see item 4590-0915 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on the status of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children

This bill (HD 5504) is a procedural communication requiring the Department of Public Health to submit a report on the status of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it simply mandates the submission of an existing report (referenced as item 4590-0915). The bill was placed on file on January 12, 2026, indicating it has been formally recorded but involves no legislative action or policy change.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

HD 5506: The annual report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (under Section 71 of Chapter 23K and Section 23 of Chapter 23N of the General Laws) submitting its summary of key findings and recommendations from the fiscal year 2025 research agenda

HD 5506 requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to submit an annual report detailing findings and recommendations from its fiscal year 2025 research agenda, as mandated under Sections 71 of Chapter 23K and 23 of Chapter 23N of the General Laws. The report will cover studies on topics like the social and economic impacts of sports betting, problem gambling rates, youth health surveys, and public safety effects related to gambling. This procedural bill does not create new policy but mandates the Commission to compile and submit these research summaries to the legislature. It directly affects the Commission’s reporting obligations, not the public or businesses. The bill was placed on file in January 2026 and has no substantive policy changes.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 2725: An Act establishing a commission on the status of transgender people

Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of transgender people to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning transgender people, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2725).
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