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introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

HD 5850: A communication from the Office of the Worcester County District Attorney (see Section 32(e) of Chapter 12 of the General Laws) submitting a statistical report on community based juvenile justice program activities in Worcester County for the calendar year 2025

This bill is a procedural communication from the Worcester County District Attorney that submits an annual statistical report to the legislature. It details the activities and participant numbers for community-based juvenile justice programs in Worcester County during the 2025 calendar year. The document serves as a formal record of these program metrics, including data on roundtable events and overall program participation.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5650: Amendment H.5650

Text on an amendment, offered by Mr. Walsh of Peabody, to the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters (Senate, No. 2526). August 6, 2026.
Tom Walsh (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 3247: Resolutions to call on the congressional delegation to support the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons

This Massachusetts state resolution urges the state's congressional delegation to support federal resolutions that would adopt the "Back from the Brink" platform for nuclear policy. The proposed federal actions include embracing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, renouncing first-use policies, and removing U.S. nuclear weapons from hair-trigger alert status. The bill also directs that copies of these resolutions be sent to key federal leaders, including the President, Vice President, and congressional leadership.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5628: An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require the Department of Children and Families to consult with a pediatric medical professional when a parent or caretaker provides evidence that a child has a preexisting condition, such as rickets or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, that can mimic signs of abuse. The key provision mandates this consultation if the medical condition is known to be misdiagnosed as abuse or neglect. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse may then examine the child to advise on whether the observed symptoms are likely caused by the medical condition rather than maltreatment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medical consultation for children with preexisting conditions to prevent misdiagnosis as abuse, improving patient care and rights.85% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

HD 5854: A quarterly report of the Office of the Inspector General (under Section 54 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 and Section 12 of Chapter 12A of the General Laws) submitting its Pandemic Funding Oversight Quality Report for the second quarter of calendar year 2026

This bill requires the Office of the Inspector General to submit a specific report for the second quarter of 2026. The document, titled the Pandemic Funding Oversight Quality Report, details the office's review of how pandemic-related funds were managed. This action continues a series of quarterly reports mandated by previous state legislation.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

HD 5852: A communication from the Office of the Worcester County District Attorney (see Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting a report on its law enforcement trust funds for drug rehabilitation, drug education and other drug or neighborhood crime watch programs for fiscal year 2025

This bill is a procedural communication from the Worcester County District Attorney submitting its required annual report on law enforcement trust funds for fiscal year 2025. The document details how $26,000 in forfeited funds was distributed to local organizations supporting drug rehabilitation, education, and neighborhood safety initiatives. Specific recipients included groups such as Rise Above Foundation, Spectrum Health Systems, and the Worcester National Night Out program.
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5561: An Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton

This bill authorizes the transfer of two adjacent land parcels in the town of Norton between state agencies to resolve a title issue involving federal highway interests. Under the legislation, the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance will transfer approximately 6.9 acres currently used for wildlife management to the Department of Transportation, while the Department of Transportation will simultaneously transfer about 7.5 acres to the Department of Fish and Game for conservation purposes. The Department of Transportation is required to fund all costs associated with the land exchanges and must ensure that future development of the transferred property includes a roadway or paved access to provide public access to the conservation land.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers land to the Department of Transportation to resolve federal highway title issues, directly aiding transportation infrastructure management.85% confidence
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5553: An Act authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to take by eminent domain certain land in the town of Norwood

This bill authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to use eminent domain to acquire the Norwood hospital property and any adjacent land owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC. The goal of this acquisition is to ensure public access to healthcare, and the process requires state funding through appropriation. Once the land is taken, control will be transferred to the Department of Public Health, which has the authority to sell or lease the property to a qualified nonprofit hospital operator. The legislation includes an emergency preamble, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state funding via appropriation to acquire land for public healthcare access, advancing essential public services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure public access to healthcare by acquiring hospital property for state control.90% confidence
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5627: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

This bill creates a new licensing system for private businesses that provide home care services, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and housekeeping, to help ensure these providers are responsible and suitable. To obtain a license, agencies must meet specific requirements that include conducting thorough background checks on all workers, verifying driving records for those who transport clients, and maintaining clear contracts that detail service costs and plans. The law also mandates that agencies carry workers' compensation and liability insurance, follow labor laws regarding payroll, and provide ongoing training for their staff. The executive office of health and human services is tasked with issuing licenses, enforcing rules, and conducting investigations to monitor compliance, while also ensuring these new requirements do not duplicate existing oversight for other types of long-term care providers.
signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5616: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust for highway purposes

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire specific land parcels in Woburn and Burlington from the City of Boston to build a highway intersection improvement project. The acquisition includes temporary construction areas and permanent easements totaling over 13,000 square feet, which the state will pay for entirely. The legislation also confirms that land previously set aside by the town of Burlington as mitigation for this project will remain protected for future improvements.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes state funding to acquire land for highway intersection improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
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