Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to land.
This bill requires the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to submit its 2025 annual report as mandated by Section 16 of Chapter 123A of the General Laws. It directly affects only the Department of Youth Services, which must fulfill this statutory reporting obligation. The bill itself does not change policies or create new requirements - its sole purpose is to ensure the department complies with existing law by delivering the required annual report.
Report of the Plymouth County Sheriff (pursuant to Section 84 Chapter 69 of the Acts 2018) submitting its Criminal Justice Reform Third Quarter 2025 report
Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to line item 8100-1004 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) Calendar Year 2024 Quarter 2 budget report
Report of the Executive Office of Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 29A of Chapter 29 of the Acts of the General Laws) submitting its Consultant Contracts First Quarter FY 26 report
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to protect individuals with service animals in public accommodation. The Judiciary.
Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its MassHealth Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) Report
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish tenant escrow savings accounts. Housing.
Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant of Section 2A of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its report detailing transfers from line item 1599-2051 as of the quarter ending September 30, 2025
Senate, October , 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2654).
This bill establishes a 27-member commission to study and recommend a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program for Massachusetts residents needing care due to functional or cognitive limitations. The commission will examine key aspects like program design (including enrollment options for working adults, mandatory enrollment with opt-out, and community-based services), financing models, coordination with MassHealth, and workforce needs. It must review an existing actuarial study and submit recommendations - including draft legislation - to the legislature within two years. The program would aim to help individuals maintain independence at home while offsetting costs for chronic conditions, but the bill itself does not create the program. This study is intended to inform future policy decisions affecting millions of residents who may require long-term care services.
Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 81 of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting its report detailing the planned source of revenue matched to each item in Chapter I02 as of the quarter ending September 30, 2025
