Massachusetts Bills

This is a procedural filing, not a substantive legislative bill. It consists of a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health submitting its routine weekly arbovirus report for the week ending August 11, 2025. The filing was simply placed on record on August 18, 2025, with no legislative action taken. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities, as it only involves the routine submission of a public health report.

Report of the Special Legislative Commission to Study Poverty (pursuant to Chapter 74 of the Acts of 2021, as most recently amended by Section 96 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its findings and recommendations

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the safer treatment of acupuncture. Public Health.

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to submit its annual Commonwealth Virtual Schools (CMVS) report for fiscal year 2023, as mandated under Section 94(p) of Chapter 71 of the General Laws. It directly affects the Department, which must provide this report detailing virtual school operations, student enrollment, and performance data. The bill itself is procedural, focusing solely on the administrative submission of an existing required report.

HD 4943 requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit monthly reports on summary process cases related to permanent rental protections. The bill mandates that these reports detail filings, actions, and dispositions of such cases, as specified under Section 15 of Chapter 239 of the General Laws. This procedural requirement directly affects the Trial Court's reporting obligations to the legislature. The bill was placed on file on August 14, 2025, indicating it did not advance further.

This bill is a procedural submission by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance of the monthly report on Temporary Respite Centers (TRC) and Community Safety Risk Assessment (CSRA) sites for the period July 11 to August 7, 2025, as required by Section 2A of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024. It does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities but ensures compliance with existing administrative reporting obligations. The report covers operations and safety assessments at designated sites, including Revere, as referenced in the bill text. This routine communication was placed on file on August 14, 2025.

HD 5034 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities to submit a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program. The bill specifically transmits the report dated August 7, 2025, as mandated by prior legislation (Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 and Section 19 of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024). It does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities; it is solely a routine administrative submission. The bill was placed on file on August 14, 2025, with no substantive changes to the housing program.

This bill (HD 4940) requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to submit a report to the Legislature about Genocide Education Programs for fiscal year 2023. The report is based on a prior law (Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) and details the department's work on these educational initiatives. It does not create new policy but mandates the department to provide this specific information to the Legislature. The bill was placed on file in August 2025, indicating it has completed its procedural step.

HD 4941 is a procedural report submitted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Legislature, detailing the Genocide Education Trust Fund's activities for fiscal year 2023. The report outlines how the fund supported middle and high school curriculum enhancements focused on teaching the history of genocide. This communication provides the Legislature with transparency on fund allocation and implementation, without creating new policy or altering existing educational requirements.

This bill amends a state law governing how counties handle property sales. It requires counties to first offer property in writing to the state's Commissioner of Capital Asset Management for a 90-180 day review period, during which the commissioner checks if other state agencies need the property for public use. If the commissioner declines, the property can then be offered to the public. The change directly affects county governments and state agencies involved in property management, streamlining the process for potential state acquisition before public sale.

Report of the Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology (pursuant to Section 148 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, as most recently amended by Section 90 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025)