Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 2451: An Act to improve access to family physicians

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2451) of Kate Hogan relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 2408: An Act relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies

By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2408) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies. Public Health.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 374: An Act empowering students and schools to thrive

By Mr. Gómez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Adam Gómez, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 2396: An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 398: An Act to promote student college and career success and civic engagement

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4361: An Act relative to benefits for teachers

This bill ensures teachers who move from classroom roles to positions at the Executive Office of Education or the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education retain their status in the teacher retirement system (or Boston retirement system), avoiding a switch to the state employees' retirement system. It requires such employees to pay makeup contributions for the difference in retirement payments between systems during their time in state education roles. Additionally, it creates a one-time 180-day opportunity for eligible teachers (who began contributing before July 2001 and didn’t choose an alternative retirement program) to join a specific retirement benefit program. The bill directly affects current and future educators transitioning to state education agency jobs, focusing on maintaining retirement benefits and contribution continuity.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4646: An Act enhancing child welfare protections

This bill creates new education support systems for children in state care. It requires the child welfare department to establish an education unit and appoint an education director, who must monitor students' academic progress, develop policies, and coordinate with schools. The bill also mandates education specialists to assist social workers with school enrollment, individual education plans, and training on educational barriers. These changes directly affect children under the department's custody and their social workers, aiming to improve educational stability and access.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4706: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

H 4706 establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring them to obtain and maintain a license from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It mandates background checks for all home care workers (including criminal history, federal exclusion lists, and driving records for drivers), sets minimum standards for consumer service plans and contracts, and requires agencies to carry workers' compensation and liability insurance. The bill also mandates annual training for workers on topics like abuse reporting, dementia care, safety, and privacy. This directly affects home care agencies, home care workers, and the thousands of Massachusetts residents receiving home care services in their homes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 3229: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust

Senate, July 29, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Friedman) for the Senate Bill authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust (Senate, No. 3169).

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 3169: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3169) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 5615: An Act validating a conveyance of land and authorizing the recording of a confirmatory deed in the city of Marlborough

This bill validates a 1958 land transfer from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Pierina Monti in Marlborough and allows the recording of a confirmatory deed to fix any errors in the original paperwork. It declares the 1,000-square-foot parcel legally owned by the current holder as of the original transaction date, even though the deed was never properly recorded at the time. The legislation authorizes the local registry of deeds to accept and record the new document, which will clear the title of any defects caused by the missing original record.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 5607: An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to allow for a personal property tax exemption of $30,000 or less

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5607) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Cambridge be authorized to allow for a personal property tax exemption of certain personal property. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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