Massachusetts Bills

Senate, May 19, 2026 -- Text of amendment (510) (offered by Senator Oliveira) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

Report of the Department of Public Health pursuant to (Section 2UUUU of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Long-Term Care Facility Quality Improvement Fund FY24 annual report

This bill requires the Massachusetts State Lottery Charitable Gaming Division to submit an annual report for the calendar year 2025. The report will detail the division's activities and compliance with state laws governing charitable raffles and bazaars. It is a procedural measure that places the document on file for public record without changing any existing policies.

Report of the Department of Public Health pursuant to (Section 2UUUU of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Long-Term Care Facility Quality Improvement Fund FY21 annual report

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission to the General Court, submitting a report on emergency department boarding in the state. The document analyzes data on patient wait times and outlines existing strategies, such as the Expedited Admissions Task Force and community behavioral health centers, designed to divert patients from overcrowded emergency rooms. It details specific findings regarding how long different age groups wait for care and reviews the effectiveness of current policies aimed at reducing these delays. Ultimately, the bill provides a factual record of the state's efforts to manage emergency boarding without proposing new legislative changes.

Report of the Department of Public Health pursuant to (Section 2UUUU of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Long-Term Care Facility Quality Improvement Fund FY22 annual report

Report of the Department of Public Health pursuant to (Section 2UUUU of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Long-Term Care Facility Quality Improvement Fund FY23 annual report

Bill HD 6049 is a procedural document that formally places on file financial reports submitted by the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for fiscal year 2025. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; it simply records the submission of required financial statements, federal award schedules, and audit reports as mandated by state law. This action affects only the public record and does not directly impact individuals or organizations beyond the routine reporting requirements already in place.

This bill serves as a formal record of a report submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation regarding camera-enforced traffic violations issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in 2025. The document details the specific violations recorded during that calendar year and is intended for official filing rather than creating new laws or policies. As a procedural measure, it does not alter existing regulations or impose new requirements on individuals or organizations.

This bill serves as a formal record of a communication from the Office of the Comptroller regarding the April 2026 certification of sales tax revenues specifically designated for the MBTA. It does not create new laws or alter policies but rather documents the submission of financial estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, as required by state statute. The document confirms that the Department of Revenue has provided its sales tax revenue projections to support the funding of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

This bill is a procedural document that transmits the Department of Public Utilities' annual activity report for calendar year 2025 to the legislature. It details the division's accomplishments across various areas, including clean energy projects, pipeline safety enforcement, and utility rate adjustments. The report does not propose new laws or policy changes but serves as an informational record of the department's work and filings during the reporting period.

This document is a report submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) to detail the performance of its 2-Generation Economic Mobility Programs during fiscal year 2024. The report focuses on the Massachusetts Pregnant and Parenting Teen Initiative (MPPTI), a partnership between DTA and the Department of Public Health that provides case management and support services to parents under the age of 25 in high-need communities. It outlines the program's goals of improving economic self-sufficiency for young families and presents data on participant demographics, employment status, and educational attainment for the reporting period. The document serves as a formal record of program activities and outcomes required by state legislation rather than proposing new policy changes.