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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 3022: An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3022) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to create the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households fund. Housing.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a fund to engage neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households, which suggests support for housing-related initiatives and community engagement.85% confidence
Sal DiDomenico (D) · 29 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 3026: An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District

This bill requires the towns of Bernardston, Gill, Leyden, Northfield, Warwick, and Montague to place a specific ballot question at their next town election. The question asks voters to approve creating the Great River Regional School District under Chapter 71 of Massachusetts law, which would consolidate school operations across these six towns. For the district to be established, a majority of voters in *each* town must vote "yes" on the question. If approved, the regional district would be formed immediately, allowing the towns to operate a shared school under the specified legal framework.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables local voting on establishing a regional school district, potentially improving educational access and resource allocation for residents.75% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 5130: An Act relative to liquor licenses in the town of East Bridgewater

This bill allows the town of East Bridgewater to issue up to four additional licenses for businesses to sell alcohol for take-out (not for on-premises consumption), increasing the town's current limit under state law. It requires new applicants to prove their license is in good standing with the state tax and unemployment departments, and prohibits transferring these new licenses to new owners at the same location. All new licenses must still follow existing state rules for alcohol sales under Chapter 138. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 5175: An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness

This bill requires Massachusetts utilities to create a public online dashboard showing real-time breakdowns of residential utility bills, including clean energy program benefits and costs. It mandates that at least 70% of certain clean energy compliance payments must be returned to ratepayers as annual bill credits within 90 days. The dashboard will display historical rate components, program benefits (like reduced emissions and system reliability), and utility cost recovery mechanisms. These changes directly affect residential electricity and gas customers by increasing bill transparency and providing direct financial returns for clean energy investments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates returning 70% of clean energy compliance payments to ratepayers as bill credits, providing direct financial relief to residential consumers and promoting fiscal responsibility in utility billing.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 70% return of clean energy compliance payments as bill credits and requires transparency on clean energy benefits, directly advancing renewable energy affordability and consumer protection.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates clean energy program benefits including reduced emissions to be displayed, returns 70% of compliance payments as bill credits for clean power adoption.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 4924: An Act to amend the operations of the city of Boston Finance Commission to establish the Boston Inspector General Oversight Commission

This bill establishes the Boston Inspector General Oversight Commission, a five-member body appointed by the Governor with staggered 1-5 year terms. The Commission appoints an Inspector General (IG) for five-year terms (max two terms) who investigates city finances, operations, and potential fraud, waste, or mismanagement. The IG must obtain a national certification within one year, publish annual reports by March 1st, and can issue subpoenas. The Commission also sets the IG's salary, reviews its performance biennially, and ensures oversight remains nonpartisan during service.
Chris Worrell (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 2922: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2922) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sal DiDomenico (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 2101: An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

HD 1936 prohibits construction contractors from shifting responsibility for workplace safety violations through contracts. It directly affects parties entering construction contracts who have legal or contractual duties to maintain safe worksites. The bill makes any contract clause attempting to transfer liability for safety breaches - covering claims, fines, or damages - void and unenforceable. This amendment to Massachusetts law ensures contractors cannot legally avoid accountability for their own safety failures.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enforces worksite safety laws, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence
Mike Finn (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 2903: An Act honoring Blue Star Families

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill enhancing the safety of first responders (Senate, No. 1719) (also based on Senate, No. 2449),-- reported, in part, a "Bill honoring Blue Star Families" (Senate, No. 2903).
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