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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1050: An Act establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program

This bill establishes a voluntary Massachusetts program to reduce flood risks by purchasing properties at risk of repetitive or substantial flooding from willing owners. It prioritizes low-income residents (households earning 65% or less of the state median income) and communities designated as environmental justice populations, requiring at least 75% of program funds to support these groups. Acquired properties must be converted into permanent open space for conservation and public recreation, with public access required, and prohibit new structures except for nature-based solutions. The program uses updated flood risk assessments every five years, based on climate and flood data, to guide property acquisitions and ensure long-term community resilience.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes flood risk protection program under Environment committee, addressing climate-related hazards and property protection through risk assessment.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2702: An Act to protect correctional officers

HD 4191 increases penalties for assaulting correctional officers and other facility staff, requiring a minimum 5-year prison sentence for such assaults. It also creates new workplace protections for workers exposed to synthetic cannabinoids (K2/Spice) during their jobs, including correctional officers, first responders, and healthcare workers. Affected employees can now access medical leave under Massachusetts law, workers' compensation, and continued health insurance during recovery. The bill requires them to use other short-term disability benefits first before accessing the new medical leave benefits.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects correctional officers, directly supporting corrections within the criminal justice system per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill provides continued health insurance and medical leave for workers, including healthcare workers, exposed to synthetic cannabinoids, which supports healthcare access and worker well-being.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects correctional officers (a workforce) by improving workplace safety, a core Labor & Employment topic. No ambiguity in intent to safeguard workers.90% confidence
Mike Soter (R) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2718: An Act relative to the labor participation in the POST commission

This bill amends the composition of the POST Commission (Peace Officer Standards and Training) by requiring two of its members to be appointed from a list of six nominations provided by law enforcement labor organizations. It directly affects the selection process for the commission, which oversees training and standards for law enforcement officers in Massachusetts. The key change adds a specific appointment pathway for labor organization representatives, ensuring their input in commission membership. This is a procedural adjustment to the commission's structure, not a change to law enforcement policies.
Jeff Turco (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2717: An Act relative to membership on the POST commission

This bill amends the law governing the POST commission's membership to require one member to be appointed from a list of three candidates nominated by the Massachusetts Coalition of Police. It adds this requirement after the existing provision for a member appointed from the Massachusetts Bar Association. The change ensures the commission includes law enforcement representation through the Coalition of Police, which will submit the nomination list for the appointment. The bill does not alter the existing appointment process for the Bar Association member or other commission members.
Jeff Turco (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1012: An Act relative to further testing after a CSO event

This bill requires Massachusetts environmental agencies to test water for bacteria and pollutants after combined sewage overflow (CSO) events. It mandates testing at multiple downstream locations within a reasonable timeframe, with winter suspensions allowed, and compiles annual reports to create predictive water quality models. Municipalities and utilities (permittees) with bacteria levels exceeding 235 colony forming units per 100 milliliters must develop and get approved mitigation plans for reducing overflows, prioritizing them for state stormwater funding. The law also requires permittees to report discharge volumes and install metering equipment, with public advisories issued based on established timelines.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires further testing after sewage overflows to monitor pollution, directly supporting environmental protection and pollution control in waterways.90% confidence
Tram Nguyen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1031: An Act relative to combined sewer overflows

HD 2758 requires Massachusetts municipalities and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to eliminate untreated sewage discharges during storms up to a 25-year frequency by January 1, 2035. It mandates that all combined sewer overflows must include at least solid removal and bacterial deactivation treatment. The Department of Environmental Protection must create regulations defining storm event sizes and treatment standards, updating them as climate science and technology evolve. This directly affects cities with combined sewer systems that currently discharge untreated sewage during heavy rain.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets combined sewer overflows (pollution source), directly addressing water pollution control under Environment committee, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates the elimination of untreated sewage discharges and requires treatment for combined sewer overflows, which directly improves public health and environmental safety, thereby supporting healthcare.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to update regulations as climate science and technology evolve, indicating a positive stance towards adopting new technology.65% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2674: An Act relative to self-defense sprays

HD 3949 restricts who can purchase or possess self-defense spray in Massachusetts. It prohibits individuals convicted of certain felonies, violent crimes, or drug offenses (with exceptions after 5 years for non-violent offenses), those committed for mental illness without medical documentation, people recovering from substance use disorders (after 5 years with a doctor's affidavit), minors under 15, minors 15-17 without parental permission, undocumented immigrants, and those under protection orders or with active arrest warrants. Exceptions include those with restored firearm rights after 5 years for non-violent offenses and individuals meeting specific medical documentation requirements. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 or up to 2 years in jail.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill restricts who can purchase or possess self-defense sprays, which expands criminalization for certain groups and limits individual rights, aligning with an 'oppose' stance on criminal justice.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill explicitly prohibits undocumented immigrants from purchasing or possessing self-defense spray, which restricts their access to a product and can be seen as limiting their protections.90% confidence
Dave Muradian (R)
passed both · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 4391: An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Alex J. Rodriguez

This bill (HD 4977) directs the Boston Police Department to remove the standard maximum age limit for Alex J. Rodriguez’s initial appointment as a police officer, provided he meets all other department requirements. It is a targeted exception for one individual, not a policy change affecting broader groups. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter general hiring rules for other applicants.
Chris Worrell (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2721: An Act to establish privileged contact with members of the general court

This bill (HD 2897) creates a legal privilege for communications between Massachusetts legislators (members of the House or Senate) and people incarcerated in state or county correctional facilities, including prisons, jails, and houses of correction. It prohibits correctional facilities from monitoring or recording these communications and allows incarcerated individuals to refuse disclosure of such confidential conversations. The privilege applies to in-person, voice, video, or electronic communications, but does not cover communications related to ongoing crimes or fraud. This directly affects incarcerated individuals and legislators by protecting the confidentiality of their interactions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables incarcerated individuals to directly contact legislature, potentially facilitating reform through inmate advocacy within correctional system.70% confidence
Erika Uyterhoeven (D)
passed both · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 4388: An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Angela C. Depina

This bill (HD 4985) waives the standard maximum age requirement for Angela C. Depina's initial appointment as a Boston Police Department officer. It specifically directs the department to override Chapter 43 of the 2007 acts (which sets the age limit) to allow her eligibility. If Ms. Depina meets all other standard hiring requirements, she becomes eligible for certification as a police officer. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports an individual's employment opportunity by waiving an age requirement, which falls under employment standards within labor & employment.55% confidence
Russell Holmes (D)
passed both · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 4389: An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Angel G. Rivera

This bill (HD 4978) waives the standard maximum age requirement for Angel G. Rivera to be appointed as a police officer with the City of Boston Police Department. If Rivera meets all other hiring criteria set by the department, the bill requires the department to certify him for the position. The waiver applies only to Rivera’s specific appointment and does not change the department’s general hiring rules for other candidates. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval.
John Moran (D)
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