Massachusetts Bills

HD 5372 is a procedural bill that transmits a report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance detailing consultant contracts for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (July 1-September 30, 2025). The report lists specific vendors, contract durations, and total costs across categories like legal services, management consulting, and financial advisory. It directly affects state agencies required to disclose these contracts under Section 29A of Chapter 29 of the General Laws. The bill itself does not change policy but provides transparency on spending for legislative review.

Senate, December 1, 2025 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2337) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Leigh Davis for legislation to establish a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2741).

Report of the Department of Correction (pursuant to line item 8900-0010 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its Correctional Industries Program 2024 report

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to automobile insurance

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Transportation committee to study House Document 3710, which concerns driver education programs. The committee must report its findings and draft any necessary legislation by December 31, 2026, but the bill itself does not change driver education requirements. It is a procedural step to investigate current practices and potentially propose future policy changes. The bill does not directly affect drivers, schools, or educators at this stage.

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for Bristol County Women’s Center, the Plan of Correction (POC) from the facility and the POC acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to outside section 111 of chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Personal Care Attendant Working Group November 2025 report

This is a procedural communication, not a substantive bill. It involves the Executive Office for Administration and Finance submitting a standard monthly report for Temporary Respite Centers (TRCs) covering September 4 to October 2, 2025. The report details safety risk assessments conducted at TRC and CSRA (Child and Youth Services Resource Area) sites during that period. This filing meets routine administrative reporting requirements and does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities. No substantive policy changes are made by this communication.

This is a procedural bill (H 4779) that authorizes the Massachusetts House Committee on Higher Education to study House Document 1424 (which relates to higher education). The committee must complete its investigation and submit recommendations, including draft legislation, to the House by December 31, 2026. It does not change existing law or directly affect specific groups, but sets up a formal review process for potential future policy changes.

HD 5373 is a procedural bill submitting the biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program for the period ending October 2, 2025. The report includes processing times for applicants seeking emergency shelter, with average wait times of 45 days, 35 days, and 29 days for different categories. This report was filed with the legislature on December 1, 2025, as required by existing law (referencing Sections 10 of Chapter 1, Acts of 2025, and 19 of Chapter 88, Acts of 2024).