This bill requires Massachusetts employers with 500 or more employees to offer pre-tax transit benefits to non-union workers. It mandates that employers provide this benefit or face fines ($100 for first violation, $250 for each subsequent month of non-compliance). The state will run a public awareness campaign with MBTA and other transit agencies to inform workers about these benefits. Employers must also provide multilingual written notices to employees about the available benefits. The law takes effect one year after passage.
HD 5095 is a procedural bill requiring the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board to submit its fiscal year 2025 fourth quarterly report. This bill does not create new policy or affect specific entities; it simply facilitates the routine administrative submission of an existing report detailing the board's investment portfolio. The report includes standard financial data on the board's holdings, but the bill itself only addresses the reporting process. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
H 4449 requires government contractors and subcontractors working on projects over $100,000 to disclose recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations within the past two years, including whether hazards were corrected. It applies to all companies bidding on state contracts, their subsidiaries, and applicants for trench excavation permits, mandating written disclosure of serious, willful, or repeat violations of federal workplace safety laws. Contractors must update this information every six months and provide evidence that safety hazards were fixed. Government agencies must review these disclosures when evaluating bids and can refer unresolved violations to safety authorities. The bill does not change OSHA enforcement but adds transparency requirements for state contracting and permitting.
Report of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (pursuant to line Item 0321-1599 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Staffing Expansion Plan for Fiscal Year 2026–Fiscal Year 2027
By Mr. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian Arthur O'Connor for legislation to repeal the beverage container recovery law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect accessory dwelling units. Housing.
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for MCI Shirley, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
HD 5082 is a procedural communication submitting the August 21, 2025 biweekly report on Massachusetts' emergency housing assistance program. It requires the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities to provide data on the program's operations, including details like household citizenship status and shelter application timelines, as mandated by prior legislation. This bill does not create new policy but fulfills a routine reporting obligation.
This bill is a procedural communication submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage systems and EV chargers. It references specific safety standards (NFPA 855) and Massachusetts regulations (310 CMR 22.00, CMR 1.00) for review by relevant agencies. The guidance addresses fire protection, emergency planning, and drinking water regulations related to these technologies. As a filing, it does not create new law but provides technical references for future regulatory or planning work.
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for Hampden County Jail and House of Correction, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
Report of the Department of Revenue (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 62F, as amended by the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on the Determination of Whether Net State Tax Revenues Exceeded Allowable State Tax Revenues For the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
HD 5078 requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to prepare a report titled "Flood Risk Mapping Resources Assessment and Recommendations" under Section 125 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. The bill directs the office to assess current flood risk mapping resources and provide recommendations, directly affecting the agency responsible for implementing this assessment. This procedural bill does not create new policy but mandates a specific report to inform future flood risk management efforts. The bill was placed on file on September 2, 2025.
