Massachusetts Bills

in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 5647: Study Order

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts House Committee on Housing to continue meeting during legislative recesses to investigate four specific housing-related bills. The committee is tasked with studying these documents and developing recommendations, including drafting any necessary legislation to implement those findings. It must submit its final report and proposed laws to the Clerk of the House by December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 5648: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to the town of Leicester.

introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

HD 5877: A communication from the Fall River District Registry of Deeds (see Section 2KKK of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its plan for expenditure for technological improvements from the County Registers Technological Fund [copies of the communication were forwarded to the committees on Ways and Means and Post Audit and Oversight, as required by said law]

Placed on file

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SD 4047: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office

By Mr. Moore and Mr. Frost of Auburn, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 3155: An Act authorizing the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3155) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize the South Deerfield Fire District to continue the employment of fire department member Steven Kolakoski. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 3165: An Act authorizing the town of Holbrook to appoint Patrick Doherty as a firefighter notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Mr. Keenan and Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3165) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Holbrook to appoint Patrick Doherty as a firefighter notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SD 4069: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough

By Mr. Feeney and Mr. Chaisson of Foxborough, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough. Environment and Natural Resources.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 3235: An Act relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth

Senate, July 30, 2026 - Substituting a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill relative to the Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth (Senate, No. 3187).

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 3108: An Act authorizing the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3108) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 5497: An Act amending the town charter for the town of Plymouth

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5497) of Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) relative to the date of the town meeting in the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 3139: An Act authorizing the town of Medfield to continue the employment of David O'Toole as deputy fire chief

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3139) of Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Medfield to continue the employment of David O'Toole as deputy fire chief. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 5420: An Act relative to extending the police chief's service to the town of Leicester

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5420) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Peter J. Durant and Paul K. Frost (by vote of the town) that the town of Leicester be authorized to continue the employment of Kenneth M. Antanavica as police chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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