Massachusetts Bills

By Representative Biele of Boston (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alexander Mattern relative to the reporting of convictions for assault and battery involving motor vehicles. The Judiciary.

This bill clarifies rules for when one alcoholic beverage supplier stops selling to a Massachusetts wholesaler and another entity takes over (a "successor supplier"). It requires the new supplier to honor any existing agreement (written or oral) between the original supplier and the wholesaler. The bill also ensures all sales made to the wholesaler before the transition count toward the six-month sales requirement under existing law, preventing the new supplier from restarting this timeline. The law directly affects alcohol suppliers and wholesalers in Massachusetts who manage brand distribution relationships.

This bill authorizes the state to transfer two specific parcels of land in Brockton for community use. The first parcel (to Catholic Charitable Bureau) is for affordable housing (for households earning ≤80% of area median income) and a community services center, sold for $1 with a reversion clause if purposes are violated. The second parcel (to the city of Brockton) is for redevelopment, also sold for $1, with net proceeds split equally between the city and state. Both transfers require competitive bidding if not used by 2030, and include oversight mechanisms like independent appraisals and committee reporting.

HD 5343 is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Comptroller explaining a delay in filing the 2025 Statutory Basis Financial Report (SBFR), required annually by law. The Comptroller states the report cannot be completed until the Fiscal Year 2025 closeout supplemental budget is enacted, as it depends on budgetary approvals. The communication notes that delays in other required reports (like the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and federal Single Audit) could risk federal funding, urging immediate budget passage to resolve the issue. This is not a policy bill but a routine update on administrative reporting timelines.

HD 5335 is a procedural bill requesting the Office of the Comptroller to provide a status update on the filing of the Statutory Basis Financial Report for fiscal year 2025. It does not change laws or policies but seeks routine administrative communication regarding financial reporting. The bill was placed on file on November 18, 2025, and directly involves the Comptroller's office. It affects no specific constituents or programs, as it only requests a status report. This is a standard administrative communication, not a substantive legislative change.

Text of amendments, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill relative to amending certain use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital (Senate, No. 2141). November 18, 2025.

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan relative to powers and duties of judicial court officers. The Judiciary.

This bill allocates $2.65 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. It directly affects all 15 public institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization projects, and facility upgrades - including $1.25 billion for campus infrastructure at state universities and community colleges, $80 million for energy efficiency and fossil fuel reduction, and $10 million for lab modernization and student support facilities. Key mechanisms include requiring projects to align with campus master plans and decarbonization plans, mandating inclusion in a capital asset management system, and creating reporting requirements on student collaboration outcomes. The funding covers repairs, construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects like converting campuses for housing, all subject to oversight by the Division of Capital Asset Management.

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas for legislation to further regulate zoning for accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.

This bill allocates $1.25 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public higher education institutions (state universities, community colleges, and vocational schools). It directly affects these institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization, lab upgrades, and facility renovations to support educational missions and regional economic development. Key provisions include $80 million for energy efficiency projects, $100 million for repurposing campus buildings into housing, and $120 million for student support facilities and collaborations between community colleges and vocational schools. The bill requires annual reporting on project progress and outcomes, such as student participation in collaborative programs, to ensure accountability.

Text of an amendment, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposes. (Senate, No. 2576). November 18, 2025.

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Transportation to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to motor vehicle negligence.