Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Massachusetts Health Connector (pursuant to Section 81 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its ConnectorCare Expansion 2026 pilot report

This bill serves as a procedural document that formally submits the One Care plan report for fiscal year 2026, which was prepared by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The submission includes specific data regarding individuals enrolled in the facility-based care rating category. By placing this report on file, the legislation ensures the official record of the state's healthcare plan progress is maintained for public and legislative review.

This document is a report submitted by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services detailing MassHealth pharmaceutical spending and utilization for fiscal year 2025, as required by a 2025 state law. The report outlines that the state spent approximately $3.01 billion on drugs in FY25 before rebates, while collecting about $1.69 billion in rebates through direct negotiations with drug manufacturers. It also projects that spending will rise to $3.36 billion in FY26 due to increased use of high-cost medications, with an estimated rebate collection of $1.75 billion. The report confirms that these negotiation efforts have not restricted patient access to FDA-approved drugs and notes that new drugs added to the state formulary have had a minimal financial impact to date.

This bill is a procedural communication that submits the annual report for the Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative for fiscal year 2026 to the state legislature. The initiative, administered by the Office of Grants and Research, provides one-time funding to local communities to combat gang violence through regional, multi-agency strategies. Eligible applicants must demonstrate high levels of youth violence in their area and commit to a 25 percent financial match from municipal or private sources. The report details how grant funds were distributed to support prevention programs, law enforcement coordination, and reintegration efforts for formerly incarcerated individuals.

This bill is a procedural document that places a file on record containing the annual report from the Massachusetts Capital Resource Company. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves to fulfill a legal requirement by submitting the company's status update to the state legislature. The document includes financial data and operational details regarding the company's formation and current activities. No new actions or funding are authorized by this specific text.

Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues May 2026 report

Report of the Health Policy Commission (pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Primary Care Access, Delivery, and Payment Task Force sixth report

Report of the Executive Office of Veterans Services (pursuant to Section 150 of Chapter 178 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Veterans Alternative Therapy Working Group report

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line-item 4590-0915 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children May 2026 report

Report from MassHealth (pursuant to Section 2YYYY of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund (SUD Trust Fund) FY23 FY24 report

This document is an annual report submitted by the Office of Grants and Research to state lawmakers detailing the results of the Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative for fiscal year 2026. The initiative provides grant funding to community-based nonprofits that offer pre-release and post-release services to individuals aged 18 to 25 who are returning to the community from incarceration. Eligible organizations must deliver evidence-based programs that include education, job readiness, and at least 12 months of case management after release. The report outlines the specific criteria used to evaluate applicants, the amount of funds awarded, and the outcomes achieved by the participating programs.

This document is not a legislative bill but a formal budget report submitted by the Office of Veteran Advocate for fiscal year 2027. It details the financial resources the agency is requesting to continue its operations and services for veterans. The report was filed on June 18, 2026, and does not contain new laws or policy changes.