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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

HD 4872: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities (see item 1599-0514 of Section 2 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 and Section 19 of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the June 26, 2025 biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program

This bill (HD 4872) is a routine procedural submission, not a policy change. It formally transmits a biweekly report on Massachusetts' emergency housing assistance program, as required by prior laws (Chapters 77 of 2023 and 88 of 2024). The report details program data as of June 26, 2025, including housing assistance metrics like days in shelters or hotels. It does not create new requirements or directly affect residents; it simply fulfills an existing administrative reporting obligation. The bill was placed on file on July 10, 2025.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

SD 2672: An Act to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes affordable utility services under 'Energy' subject, directly supporting consumer energy cost management without opposing renewables or fossil fuels.95% confidence
Kelly Dooner (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 7, 2025

H 4251: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill provides supplemental funding for Massachusetts state government operations and specific programs during fiscal year 2026. It allocates $100 million to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance as a reserve fund for responding to federal policy changes, and $30 million to the Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund. Key policy changes include expanding routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, modifying how immunization funding recommendations are made, and allowing health plans to adjust copayments without commissioner votes. The bill affects state agencies, housing programs, public health initiatives, and healthcare providers participating in immunization programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M reserve fund and $30M to housing/immunization programs, directly funding public services and fiscal management as described.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, directly advancing public health programs and preventive care services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $30M to Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund, directly funding housing preservation programs per bill summary.95% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 4, 2025

H 4250: So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240) as relates to Attachments B and C, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial veto message (H4250) returning specific portions of the FY2026 General Appropriations Bill (H4240) to the legislature. Governor Healey disapproved wording in Attachments B and C under Article LXIII (Section 5) and recommended amendments for other items under Article LVI, vetoing $130 million across 28 line items to reduce the budget by $1 billion below the original proposal. The message cites fiscal responsibility as the rationale, emphasizing protection of essential services and creating a $800 million reserve for economic uncertainty. This procedural action requires the legislature to reconsider the returned budget items.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesVetoed $130M across 28 line items, reducing FY2026 budget by $1B via fiscal responsibility rationale, defunding specific appropriations.95% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 3, 2025

HD 4865: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 2YYYY of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting a quarterly report on expenditures transferred, credited, or deposited into the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund (SUD Trust Fund)

This bill is a required quarterly report submission from Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to legislative committees, as mandated by Section 2YYYY of Chapter 29. It details how funds from the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund (SUD Trust Fund) are spent on four key behavioral health programs: Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs), Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), Certified Peer Specialists (CPS), and Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS). The report shows $21.9 million was spent on these programs in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, including services like medication-assisted treatment (MAT), peer support, crisis evaluations, and crisis stabilization. It also includes program outcomes, such as 770,997 outpatient visits and 31,427 crisis evaluations provided since January 2023.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 3, 2025

HD 4867: A communication from the District Attorney of Essex County (see Section 70C of Chapter 277 of the General Laws) submitting notification of objections to motions to decriminalize certain offenses

This is not a legislative bill but a procedural communication from the Essex County District Attorney. It formally notifies the legislature of objections to motions seeking to decriminalize certain offenses, referencing Section 70C of Chapter 277 of the General Laws. The communication was filed on July 3, 2025, and does not propose new law or alter existing statutes. It directly affects the legislative process by documenting the DA's position on decriminalization efforts. No voting or policy change is enacted by this filing.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDA objects to decriminalization motions, opposing efforts to reduce criminalization of certain offenses per Section 70C of Chapter 277.90% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 3, 2025

HD 4868: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see item 4000-0321 contained in Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the annual and quarterly Contingency Contract Report for fiscal year 2024

This is not a legislative bill but a required report submission from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The document details EOHHS's annual Contingency Contract Report for fiscal year 2025, as mandated by Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024. It summarizes contracts with vendors (like forHealth/UMass, PCG, and Accenture) that generated approximately $8.4 billion in cost avoidance and revenue for Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) during fiscal year 2024. The report is submitted to legislative committees and the Executive Office of Administration & Finance as part of standard reporting obligations.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 3, 2025

HD 4866: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 13D ½ of Chapter 118E the General Laws) submitting a report on comparative analysis of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) rates as of December 2024

This is not a legislative bill but a mandated report submission. The document is a communication from Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services to legislative committees, required under Section 13D1/2 of Chapter 118E. It provides a comparative analysis of Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) rates as of December 2024, showing MassHealth Fee-for-Service rates versus rates from other payors (like Managed Care Entities) for specific behavioral health services. The report includes detailed tables comparing minimum, maximum, average, and median rates for services like outpatient care, crisis stabilization, and mobile crisis interventions. No new policy changes or legislative action is proposed by this communication.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 3, 2025

HD 4864: An annual report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (under Section 2DDDDD of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting the Massachusetts Technical Rescue Coordinating Council annual report for fiscal year 2025

This bill requires the Massachusetts Technical Rescue Coordinating Council to submit its annual report to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for fiscal year 2025, as specified under existing law (Section 2DDD of Chapter 29). It does not create new policy but formalizes the reporting process for the council’s activities. The bill directly affects the council and the Executive Office, ensuring their annual report is submitted per statutory requirements. No substantive policy changes are introduced - this is a procedural requirement for existing reporting obligations.
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

SD 3025: Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction Pre-Release Center Complete Inspection Package 6-30-25

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction, Pre-lease Center, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
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