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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

HD 6284: An Act providing municipalities with tools to address large vacant commercial properties

This bill allows cities and towns to take legal action against owners of large, unused commercial properties that harm their communities. It defines a "vacant property" as any commercial site with five acres or more that is not being used. If a local government files a petition, a court can order the owner to pay fines up to $100,000 or force the sale of the property to resolve the issue. The law aims to give municipalities clearer tools to address blight caused by neglected large commercial lots.
Angelo Puppolo (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

HD 6292: An Act relative to a certain parcel of land in the city of Lowell

This bill allows the City of Lowell to remove a specific legal restriction on a piece of land currently owned by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The restriction currently requires the property to be used only for municipal purposes, but the legislation authorizes the release of this covenant through a formal agreement. Once passed, the city will be free to use the land for any purpose without being bound by the previous limitation. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's approval.
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5595: An Act prioritizing patient access to care

This bill, titled "An Act prioritizing patient access to care," amends Massachusetts state law to change how abortions are regulated. It removes the requirement that abortions must be performed only to preserve a patient's life or health or due to specific fetal diagnoses, replacing those criteria with a standard based solely on a physician's professional judgment. Additionally, the bill prevents any medical review process from overriding a doctor's decision to perform an abortion when a patient or their health care proxy requests it. These changes directly affect physicians, patients, and healthcare facilities by expanding the circumstances under which abortions can be legally provided.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes restrictive abortion criteria, expanding patient access to care and protecting physician judgment.90% confidence
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5503: An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge

By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to designate a certain bridge over state highway Route 140 in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. bridge. Transportation.
Jon Zlotnik (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5484: An Act to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5484) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting fertilizer application reduces agricultural runoff and nutrient pollution, directly protecting local waterways and ecosystems.90% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5513: An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5513) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Sally P. Kerans and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Middleton be authorized to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Brad Jones (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5515: An Act to increase the value of estates eligible for abatements pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 59, section 5, clauses seventeenth D and forty-first C in the town of Shrewsbury

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5515) of Hannah Kane (by vote of the town) that the town of Shrewsbury be authorized to increase the value of estates eligible for abatements in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases estate tax abatements, providing tax relief and reducing the tax burden for eligible estates.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5538: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to increase the short-term rental community impact fee for the purpose of school and municipal facilities

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5538) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the short-term rental community impact fee in said city for the purpose of school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes an increase in short-term rental fees to fund school and municipal facilities, directly strengthening local budget revenue for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes increasing fees to generate revenue specifically for school facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure funding.85% confidence
Manny Cruz (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 3148: An Act validating the 2026 annual election in the town of Oakham

Senate, June 25, 2026 -- Message from Her Excellency the Governor (pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 8, Paragraph 1, Clause (2) of the Amendments to the Constitution, as appearing in Article LXXXIX of said Amendments) recommending legislation to validating the 2026 annual elections in the town of Oakham.
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5537: An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5537) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the limit of a local excise tax for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local excise tax increase to fund school and municipal facilities, directly strengthening public infrastructure and education budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes increased local excise tax specifically to fund school facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure.90% confidence
Manny Cruz (D)
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