Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 2HHHHHH(d) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund December 2025 report
Report of the Trial Court Department of Research and Planning (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2008) submitting its fiscal year 2025 annual report relative to the prosecution and disposition of offenses established under "An Act Further Protecting Children"
This bill requires all Massachusetts healthcare facilities (like hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers) to implement a medical chaperone policy. It mandates that doctors or nurses inform patients before sensitive exams (such as those involving genitalia, breasts, or rectal areas) about their option to request a trained medical chaperone or, if unavailable, a family/friend chaperone (called a "familial chaperone"). Facilities must document these disclosures and requests in patients' electronic health records, provide educational materials to patients and familial chaperones, and report annual usage data to the state. The policy directly affects patients receiving intimate exams, healthcare facilities, and medical staff who must follow these new disclosure and documentation procedures.
Report of the Special Commission on Affordable and Healthy Senior Housing (pursuant to Section 126 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Senior Housing Special Commission report
Report of the Special Commission on Housing for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors (pursuant to Section 127 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Accessible Housing Special Commission report
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item1595-1069 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Health Information Technology Trust Fund Schedule FY26 report
HD 5485 is a procedural communication submitting the Massachusetts State Police's annual Crime Gun Report for 2023, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 131Q. The report details crime gun seizures across Massachusetts, including data on locations, associated crimes (like assault or robbery), gang activity, whether weapons were obtained illegally, and seizure status (e.g., lost or stolen). It does not create new laws or policies but provides transparency on firearm-related crime trends for public safety analysis. The submission fulfills a statutory requirement for the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to report annually on crime gun seizures.
HD 5488 is a procedural communication submitting the Department of Energy Resources' annual report on Massachusetts' MOR-EV (Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles) program for 2024. The report details program data, including $1.4 million in rebates issued to 3,277 light-duty electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (with adjustments to rebate amounts), and program participation metrics. This submission fulfills a statutory requirement under Section 19 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws and does not enact new legislation or alter existing policy. The report is placed on file as part of routine legislative procedure.
Senate, January 5, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the reselling of certain event tickets, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2823).
Report of the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council (pursuant to (Section 32 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws) submitting its Seasonal Communities Advisory Council 2025 annual report
Report of the Special Commission on Expanding Housing Supply and Affordability (pursuant to Section 128 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Extremely Low Income Housing Special Commission report
Report of the Special Commission on Cost-of-Living Adjustments for State Employees’ and Teachers' Retirement System (pursuant to Section 202 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and Section 88 of Chapter 14 of 2025) submitting its Special Commission 2025 report
