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introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 29, 2025

HD 5469: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8100-1004 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for the second quarter of calendar year 2025

This bill (HD 5469) is a procedural requirement for the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory to submit a quarterly report to legislative committees. It mandates the lab to provide specific metrics on caseload, turnaround times, and backlog for forensic biology and chemistry sections (including DNA analysis, drug testing, and toxicology) for the second quarter of 2025. The report fulfills a requirement established under Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (line item 8100-1004), which directs the lab to detail these operational metrics quarterly. This is not a policy change but a reporting obligation for transparency.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2868: An Act relative to the board of elementary and secondary education

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 443) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to modernize the board of elementary and secondary education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2868).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 29, 2025

HD 5470: A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see item 1599-6081 of Section 2 of Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022) submitting the Clean Energy Fund Report for calendar year 2025

This bill formally submits the annual Clean Energy Fund Report for calendar year 2025, as required by the 2022 Climate Act (Section 2, Chapter 268). It includes specific data on Environmental Justice adders issued through June 2025, totaling $250,875 for 34 adders. The submission is a routine procedural requirement under existing law, not a new policy.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2869: An Act to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure equitable access to education, including special education services, for all students in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2869).
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2870: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2870).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 29, 2025

HD 5467: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025 and Section 19 of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the November 26, 2025 biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program

This bill (HD 5467) is a routine procedural filing. It transmits a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program, as required by prior legislation (specifically Sections 10 of Chapter 1, Acts of 2025, and 19 of Chapter 88, Acts of 2024). The report details data as of November 26, 2025, including application processing times. It does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities; it simply fulfills an existing reporting obligation. The bill was placed on file on December 29, 2025, with no further action taken.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 29, 2025

H 4851: An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings

This bill requires all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled Massachusetts state-owned public buildings (like libraries, community centers, or government offices) to install at least one universal changing station in public restrooms by January 1, 2028. The stations must support 350 pounds, measure at least 70 inches long by 30 inches wide, and be positioned 20-25 inches off the floor, with clear signage and ADA-compliant safety features like rails and privacy. It directly affects parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who need assistance with diapering or changing in public spaces. Limited exemptions apply for historic properties, non-public buildings, or projects under $10,000 in cost.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2866: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2866).
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2867: An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools

Senate, December 29, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 422) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to relate to seizure disorders in schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2867).
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