By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.
S 1276 (An Act relative to dangerousness hearings) changes when prosecutors can seek pretrial detention based on public safety concerns. It specifies 15 categories of offenses triggering such hearings, including violent felonies, certain sex crimes involving children, domestic abuse violations, and repeat offenses like firearm violations or stalking. The bill requires courts to find "clear and convincing evidence" that no release conditions can ensure safety before ordering detention, and mandates an annual analysis by the Secretary of Public Safety to check for racial, gender, or ethnic disparities in how these cases are handled. This bill directly affects defendants charged with the listed offenses in Massachusetts courts.
Senate, July 16, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth (House, No. 5576) [This legislation authorizes $325,100,000 in bond obligations and $100,000,000 in direct fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Education and Transportation Fund.]
This bill authorizes the town of Southborough to issue an additional liquor license to Costco Liquors for selling alcohol to go. The new license allows the sale of alcoholic beverages not meant to be consumed on the premises and must be issued within two years of the bill's effective date. The law restricts transferring this specific license to a different location but permits renewal or transfer to a new applicant at the same address if they meet state tax and employment requirements. If the license is ever cancelled or not renewed, the town can reissue it to a new applicant at that location within three years.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5593) of Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) relative to the town manager in the town of Danvers. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill is a procedural order that schedules House Bill 5469 for immediate consideration during a specific Senate session on July 30, 2026. It temporarily suspends standard Senate rules to allow the bill, which promotes transparency and public access in state government, to be read and discussed right away. The order also permits amendments to the bill's text to be introduced and debated during this special session.
By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Finegold, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dawne Shand and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Andrew Bartlett, an employee of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kip A. Diggs for legislation to further regulate the transportation of vessels in the villages of Marston Mills and Osterville in the town of Barnstable. Transportation.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions (Senate, No. 2916) (being the text of Senate, No. 2898, printed as amended)
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth. Revenue.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to exempt active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state. Revenue.
