Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 86) of Jason M. Lewis and Manny Cruz for legislation to support cannabis equity businesses by creating a searchable online database of all operational cannabis dispensaries; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 92) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to medical marijuana oversight, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2817).
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 677) of Graham Moore, for legislation relative to prevent psychiatric emergencies; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to adequate notice for health insurance modifications; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to increase access to universal dental care for all residents of the commonwealth regardless of immigration status; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to improve treatment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure prompt access to health care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prevent inappropriate denials by insurers for medically necessary services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect 340B providers in the drug discount program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to ensure access to annual executive physical exams to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth insured under the group insurance commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to small group eligibility; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 830) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to preserve community pharmacies by conducting audits on contracts for pharmacy services, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2787).
HD 5413 is a procedural bill submitting the October 30, 2025 biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities. The report includes data on individuals seeking shelter and their wait times, as required by prior legislation (referencing Sections 10 of Chapter 1, Acts of 2025, and Section 19 of Chapter 88, Acts of 2024). This submission does not enact new policy but fulfills a reporting requirement for the program. The bill was placed on file on December 11, 2025, as a routine administrative action.
Report of the Special Commission on Agriculture in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century (pursuant to Section 94 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020, as most recently amended by Section 79 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on its findings and recommendations
This is a procedural communication, not a bill with policy changes. It refers to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security submitting a required report (as specified in Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) on recidivism rates for people released from prison between 2017-2021, along with a multi-year analysis of risk reduction programs. The report contains statistical data on recidivism rates across different demographic groups and timeframes, presented in tables showing percentages and case numbers. The bill itself merely transmits this existing report to the legislature, as mandated by prior law. It does not create new requirements or alter existing laws.
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2455) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2457) of Paul Anderson, for the adoption of resolutions of the General Court of Massachusetts to the Members of Congress of the United States enhancing global governance via a strengthened and revised United Nations Charter; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2463) of James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett for the adoption of resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress; (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2472) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for the adoption of resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2474) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for, and support of Syrian War Crimes Procedures; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2475) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for general support of NATO, and public education, regarding this subject; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2476) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2478) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to reimbursement to armed service members; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2479) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2481) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reimburse for annual training for armed forces members; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2484) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2486) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2491) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) of John C. Velis for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2784).
Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 88) of Liz Miranda for legislation to protect cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to further regulate the data collection of adult and youth consumption of marijuana, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2816).
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1793) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to the human resources division's civil service unit; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Michael D. Brady, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to pensions and the best interest of beneficiaries; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1806) of Cynthia Stone Creem (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Newton; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1808) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to enhance cost of living adjustment for certain long term career public retirees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1809) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to special needs trusts and pensions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1810) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to ordinary disability retirements; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1811) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to creditable service for certain public safety officers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Ronald J. Colosi, Jr., for legislation to provide for domestic partners through public employee pensions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1813) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to underperforming pension systems; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to GIC healthcare coverage for group 4 members pending disability retirement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1818) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's fire departments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1820) of Julian Cyr for legislation to correct pension inequity for James G. Clothier; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1822) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide retirement security to care workers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1824) of Thomas Chiocca, and Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Thomas Chiocca; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1829) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Peace Corps creditable service; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael J. Soter for legislation relative to post-retirement earnings of public retirees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1840) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reform sick leave buybacks; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1852) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to executive office of public safety and security dispatchers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to authorize a local option for group retirement classification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1855) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to retirement board membership; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to defining Court Service Coordinator in Group 2; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1858) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to define employees in Group 2; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1861) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1869) of Adam Gomez and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General, for legislation relative to require public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1870) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1874) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to clarify out of state creditable service for education professionals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the active service buy-back program for firefighters and police officers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1877) of Joan B. Lovely relative to cancer presumption for police officers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1878) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the SMART plan; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1879) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to expand access to retirement savings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish fairness in GIC premium contributions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1881) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to the Group Insurance Trust Fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1882) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to the disability law insomuch as relates to call and volunteer firefighters and EMTs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1887) of Michael O. Moore relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1889) of Paul C. Nordberg, for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System benefit calculation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1890) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission Board; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1892) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to cost of living increases for state police retirees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1893) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to raise the entrance age of police officers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1899) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to superannuation benefits for Ann Marie OKeeffe; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Michael F. Rush and John J. Cronin for legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans creditable service; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1904) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veterans service officers retirement benefits; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to clarify military buyback options; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1916) of John C. Velis for legislation to regard retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2638) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas Button for legislation relative to retirement pension notarizations, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2786).
Senate, December 4, 2025 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 972) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish emergency shelter priorities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to prohibit any financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing for nonresident migrants; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 974) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish liability coverage for facilities lodging individuals in the emergency shelter program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 975) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish residency requirements for emergency housing assistance; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 976) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to enhance security in emergency housing programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., James C. Arena-DeRosa and others for legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 985) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to develop an expense reimbursement program relative to 40B condominium units; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 986) of Ryan C. Fattman and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to ensure fair housing for homeless families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Ryan C. Fattman relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1003) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to exam the comprehensive permit law for low or moderate income housing under Chapter 40B; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Michael O. Moore and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a shelter provider rate study; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2765).
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to health and sanitation in schools. Education.
This bill (HD 5411) is a procedural submission requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to formally transmit its "340B/High-Cost Drugs Impact report" to the legislature. It does not create new policy or affect specific individuals or entities; it merely mandates the routine submission of an existing report. The bill references federal law (U.S.C. § 256b) governing this reporting requirement. It was placed on file on December 11, 2025, with no further legislative action noted.
Report of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (pursuant to Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 audited financial statements
