Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Executive Office of Economic Development (pursuant to Section 13T of Chapter 23A of the General Laws) submitting its Massachusetts Marketing Partnership FY25 annual report

This bill allows public colleges with at least 25% of undergraduates in on-campus housing to create substance-free dormitory programs for students in recovery from addiction. These programs must provide on-site counseling, peer support, and trauma-informed services to help students maintain sobriety. Colleges are required to train staff on using overdose reversal drugs (opioid antagonists) and make them accessible to trained personnel during emergencies. Institutions may seek grants to fund these programs, with the state higher education and public health departments providing implementation guidance.

Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues November 2025 report

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 5A of Chapter 132B of the General Laws) submitting its Pesticide Program annual report

Senate, January 7, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).

Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 107 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its study on the feasibility and efficacy of allowing licensed third-party inspectors to conduct inspections of manufactured housing, off-site construction and multifamily housing projects

SD 3547 is a procedural bill requiring the Auto Body Labor Rate Advisory Board to submit its final report. The board was established under Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study labor rate practices in the auto body repair industry and provide recommendations for setting rates. The report includes findings on current industry practices, survey data from repair shops, and proposed solutions for aligning labor rates with wage standards. This bill does not enact new policy but formalizes the submission of the board's recommendations.

This bill directs Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services to form a working group to study how state colleges and universities can claim federal Medicaid funds (Title XIX) for health services provided to students covered by MassHealth. It specifically examines opportunities for students of all ages, including those with disabilities and those eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, as well as administrative and programmatic approaches to claiming these funds. The working group must produce a report by April 2027, including financial estimates of potential revenue, challenges, and a preliminary plan for pursuing these funds. The bill does not change current law but initiates a study to explore potential new revenue streams for public colleges.

Report of the Office of the State Treasurer (Section 17 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws) submitting its Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Comprehensive Financial FY25 annual report

Report of MassDevelopment (pursuant to Section 27 of Chapter 498 of the Acts of 1993) submitting its Mass Development Devens fiscal year 2025 annual report

Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in consultation with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to line item 8000-0600 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its FIFA World Cup Boston 2026: Public Safety and Transportation Preparation and Budgeting Readiness report

Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 106 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its study on the feasibility and efficacy of a housing construction sales tax exemption program