Massachusetts Bills

This bill formally submits the approved budget for the State Retiree Benefits Trust Board for the fiscal year 2027. The proposed budget includes specific increases for legal fees, administrative services, and actuarial valuations compared to the previous year's figures. By approving this document, the legislature acknowledges the financial plan for managing the trust's operational expenses and fiduciary duties. The measure is a procedural step that does not alter the underlying laws or benefits but rather authorizes the requested funding levels for the upcoming year.

This bill serves as a formal record acknowledging a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. It requires the department to submit monthly reports detailing the hospital's status from the time of submission through April 2026. The legislation directly affects state health officials and the hospital administration by establishing a routine reporting schedule. Ultimately, the bill ensures ongoing oversight of the facility's operations without altering its funding or governance structure.

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to line item 7061-9650 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Supporting Healthy Alliances Reinforcing Education (SHARE) FY26 report

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 71 of Chapter 37O of the General Laws) submitting its Bullying Data Collection FY25 report

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to line 7061-0028 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Act of 2024) submitting its Social Emotional Learning Grant FY25 report

This bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit a quarterly report detailing the money flowing into and out of the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund. The report must cover revenues from federal reimbursements and other sources used to fund specific services like residential rehabilitation, medication for addiction treatment, and peer recovery coaching. These funds are intended to expand access to substance use disorder treatment and support recovery for individuals across Massachusetts. The document provides a detailed accounting of past spending and outlines future plans to utilize remaining funds for new health initiatives.

Report of the Plymouth County Sheriff (pursuant to Section 84 of Chapter 69 of the Acts 2018) submitting its Second Quarter Criminal Justice Reform 2026 report

This bill requires the Department of Revenue to submit a monthly report detailing year-to-date net state tax revenue for May 2026. The document is intended to provide the public and government officials with current financial data on state tax collections. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a record-keeping measure to track fiscal performance. The bill was placed on file on July 9, 2026, indicating it is an administrative action rather than a substantive legislative change.

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to the General Court, submitting a report on jail-based voting during the 2024 state primary and general election. The document details the number of ballots cast by incarcerated individuals, noting how many were mailed to home addresses versus correctional facilities and how many were rejected. It provides specific data on voter participation and ballot delivery issues, including instances where voters were counted in both categories or where ballots were returned for various reasons. The report is intended to inform legislators about the current status of voting access for people in custody without proposing new laws or policy changes.

This bill serves as a procedural measure to officially file the eleventh annual report from the Safe and Supportive Schools Commission. The report, submitted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, details findings related to social-emotional learning, mental health, and school wellness across the state. It is intended for review by specific legislative committees, including those overseeing education and mental health, without introducing new laws or policy changes.

This bill requires the Department of Unemployment Assistance to submit a monthly report detailing the status of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund for May 2026. The report will include projections based on the fund's quarterly data as outlined in Section 14F of Chapter 151A of the General Laws. This procedural measure ensures that financial information regarding unemployment benefits is formally recorded and filed for public review.

This bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report detailing the number of summary process cases involving permanent rental protections. The report will track filings, actions, and dispositions of these cases to provide data on how often landlords use eviction proceedings to remove tenants with such protections. By collecting this information regularly, the bill aims to increase transparency regarding the frequency and handling of these specific legal matters. The measure directly affects the trial court's administrative reporting processes and does not alter the underlying laws governing rental protections.