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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 5, 2026

HD 5490: A monthly report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (under Section 15(c) of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases relative to permanent rental protections

This bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report on summary process cases involving permanent rental protections. The report will detail the number of filings, actions taken, and case dispositions for these specific housing-related eviction proceedings. It directly affects the state's trial court administration and stakeholders monitoring rental protection enforcement. The bill establishes a routine data reporting mechanism to track how these cases are processed over time.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires reporting on permanent rental protection cases, indicating monitoring and enforcement of tenant protections in housing.75% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2820: An Act to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting

Senate, January 5, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 5, 2026

HD 5486: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 5 of Chapter 276B of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2024 annual report for the Restorative Justice Advisory Committee

This is a procedural communication, not a legislative bill, submitting the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's fiscal year 2024 annual report for the Restorative Justice Advisory Committee. The report details the committee's budget allocation, including $750,000 for agency/court-based restorative justice program grants and $750,000 for community-based program grants, plus funding for staff, training, and operational costs. It provides a financial overview of the committee's activities and resource use for the reporting period.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jan 5, 2026

HD 5489: A monthly report of the Department of Revenue (under Section 5(e) of Chapter 62F of the General Laws) on year-to-date net state tax revenue for November, 2025

HD 5489 requires the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) to submit a monthly report detailing year-to-date net state tax revenue for November 2025. This procedural bill mandates a specific reporting obligation for DOR, directly affecting state tax administration. It does not change tax laws or rates but creates a new reporting requirement for the November 2025 tax revenue data. The bill was placed on file on January 5, 2026, and remains inactive.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 4859: An Act relating to threats of suicide while in court custody

This bill requires correctional facilities, lockups, and courthouses to report suicide threats or attempts by individuals in custody or appearing in court within 24 hours to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. The report must include the person's name, address, age, reason for detention/appearance, and details of the incident. The information becomes part of the criminal justice record system but can only be shared with authorized agencies under existing law. It also mandates written notification to receiving facilities when transferring individuals who had such incidents. The bill directly affects court facilities, correctional institutions, and the state's criminal justice data system.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 4856: An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program

This bill allows cranberry growers to transfer their water use permits to other permitted users to help meet water requirements, primarily benefiting cranberry operations in Massachusetts. It enables registered water use statements and permits for cranberry farming to be shared with other authorized users for mitigation purposes. The Department of Environmental Protection must create implementing regulations by December 31, 2026. The bill directly affects cranberry growers and other water permit holders by creating a new transfer mechanism for water use rights.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2875: An Act relative to pedestrian safety

Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2413) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to pedestrian safety, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2875).
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill addresses pedestrian safety within transportation infrastructure, directly enhancing safety standards for road users as a core transportation policy.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2874: An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions

Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2874).
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnds debt-based driving restrictions, reducing economic barriers in criminal justice system and promoting opportunity through reform95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnds debt-based driving restrictions, removing economic barriers to transportation access, advancing equitable mobility.95% confidence
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