Massachusetts Bills

HD 5352 requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit monthly reports on court cases involving rent disputes under permanent rental protections. The bill mandates reporting on filings, actions, and case outcomes for summary process cases (commonly used for eviction or rent-related disputes), ensuring transparency in how these protections are applied. This procedural bill directly affects the Trial Court's reporting process but does not change rental laws or protections themselves.

Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to recreation on private tidelands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2729).

Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 603) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 605) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to a future blue economy, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2730).

Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 661) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to set NDMA levels, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2728).

Report of the Department of Public Utilities (pursuant to Section 121(c) of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its advanced transmissions solutions report

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to exempt Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes. Revenue.

This bill (HD 5345) requires the Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation (Mass Ventures) to submit its financial statements for fiscal year 2025, as mandated under Section 6 of Chapter 40G of Massachusetts General Laws. It directly affects Mass Ventures, the state agency managing technology development programs, by requiring them to report their financial activities. The bill does not create new policies or impact other entities; it is a routine procedural filing for transparency. The summary includes the $33.7 million total amount referenced in the financial statements.

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to trafficking and abuse survivors. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to diaper product ingredient disclosure. Public Health.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to driving a motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Transportation.