Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2835).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Mike Connolly, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2836).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2826).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create the Anti -Displacement Pilot Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2833).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 999) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to impose notification requirements on both tenants and landlords when bed bugs are found at a property, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2830).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2832).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand housing options through homesharing, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2834).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2829).
H 4811 creates a new limited dental license for dentists working in educational or hospital settings. It allows individuals with specific qualifications (like dental college diplomas and faculty/intern roles at accredited institutions) to practice under supervision for up to 5 years. After 5 years of practice, they may qualify for a special license to work in private practices accepting MassHealth, but only under a supervising dentist. The bill restricts practice to designated hospitals or institutions and prohibits private office work without the special license. It directly affects dental professionals employed in academic or public health settings seeking licensure pathways.
Senate, December 8, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Lewis) to the House Bill amending the charter of the city of Malden (House, No. 4233).
Report of the Division of Insurance (pursuant to Sections 4A and 4B of Chapter 175 of the General Laws) submitting its annual home insurance report for calendar year 2024
HD 5389 requires the Executive Office of Veterans' Services to submit an annual report for fiscal year 2025 under Section 2 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. This procedural bill mandates a formal report on the office's activities and operations but does not change eligibility, benefits, or existing laws. The bill was placed on file on December 8, 2025, indicating no further action was taken. It affects the Executive Office of Veterans' Services by requiring a specific reporting obligation.
