Massachusetts Bills

This bill is procedural - it formally submits the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Program's annual report for fiscal year 2023 to the legislature. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities; it simply requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to deliver the existing annual report. The bill’s sole purpose is administrative, ensuring the report is officially filed as required by law. No policy changes or new obligations are introduced.

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost relative to refundable credits for eligible pass-through entities. Revenue.

This bill (HD 5183) is a procedural submission requiring the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) to file its annual financial report for fiscal year 2025. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups - it simply complies with Section 5 of Chapter 121D of the General Laws, which mandates annual reporting. The report includes standard financial details like mortgage loan balances, bond obligations, and fiscal year performance metrics. No new funding, programs, or changes to housing regulations are introduced.

HD 5181 is a procedural bill that formally submits the Department of Public Health's Case Management Best Practices Report to the legislature. It does not create new laws or change policies; it simply transmits a report detailing best practices for case management models. The bill was placed on file on September 29, 2025, as a routine communication. No specific policy changes or direct impacts on individuals are described in the provided context.

This bill is a routine communication from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. It submits the department's required report on kennel licensing procedures, as mandated under Section 9 of Chapter 213 of the 2024 Acts. No new policies or direct impacts are created by this submission.

This bill (HD 5180) is a routine procedural filing submitting the September 18, 2025, biweekly report on Massachusetts' emergency housing assistance program, as required by prior laws (Acts of 2023 and 2024). It does not change program rules or affect beneficiaries; it simply transmits the required administrative report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities. The report includes data on housing assistance applications and processing times (noted as 44 days, 43 days, and 28 days in the text). As a routine submission, it has no policy impact beyond fulfilling statutory reporting obligations.

Senate, September 29, 2025 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect personal security before a decree of a change of name, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2615).

Report of the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (pursuant to Section 10 of Chapter 221A of the General Laws) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 annual report

HD 5186 is a procedural bill submitting the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund transfer report for fiscal year 2026. It requires the Office of the Comptroller to formally transmit the fund's transfer schedule to the legislature. This bill does not change any laws or directly affect residents; it simply fulfills a routine reporting requirement. The bill was placed on file on September 29, 2025, and has no further legislative action.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to free speech protections for private sector employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Paul W. Mark and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the MassGrant program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents enrolled in higher education; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2589).

Senate, September 11, 2025 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1392) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for a special commission to study available behavioral health services and to make recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2601).