Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Section 164 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its preliminary review of Sheriffs’ Budgets and Expenditures

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Department of Unemployment Assistance to the House of Representatives regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund report for February 2026. It directly affects state officials and the legislative body by providing an update on the fund's financial projections contained in the quarterly report. The document does not introduce new laws or alter existing policies but rather fulfills a procedural requirement to share current financial data with lawmakers.

This bill serves as a procedural document that places a biweekly report on file regarding the state's emergency housing assistance program. The report, dated March 5, 2026, provides updated data on families currently receiving aid and those who have exited the program. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but rather fulfills a reporting requirement established in previous legislation. The document is intended for administrative record-keeping and does not directly affect the public or change any operational procedures.

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its third quarter Federal Grants Fiscal Year 2026 report

This legislative document is a procedural communication from the Hampden County Sheriff's Office submitting its Prison Industries report for fiscal year 2025. The report details various maintenance and cleanup activities, such as removing litter from specific roadways and revitalizing spaces at Police Headquarters and the Holyoke War Memorial. The bill serves as a formal record of these completed tasks and does not propose new laws or policy changes.

This bill requires the Scouts of America to submit a 2025 report to the Massachusetts General Court detailing the current state of Scouting in the state. The report will likely cover membership numbers, program activities, and organizational updates specific to Massachusetts. By placing the document on file, the legislation ensures the information is officially recorded for public and legislative review.

Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Section 54 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its Pandemic Funding Oversight Calendar Year 2026 First Quarter report

Report of the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Commission (pursuant to Section 219 of Chapter 6 of the General Laws) submitting its 2025-2026 annual report

This bill serves as a procedural document that places on file the annual report submitted by the Office of the Trial Court for the Massachusetts Probation Service for fiscal year 2025. The report details the agency's activities, including community events and juvenile court programs, along with statistical data on probation assignments and violations. As a communication rather than a new law, it does not alter existing policies or affect specific individuals beyond providing public information about the agency's operations.

Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to line item 1596-2516 of Section 2A of Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Special Education Transportation study on Strategies to Mitigate Rising Costs

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Office of the Comptroller to the legislature regarding the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund. It specifically submits the official schedule for transferring funds within this trust for the fiscal year 2026. The document does not introduce new laws or alter existing policies but rather provides administrative details on how the fund will be managed for that year. As a procedural filing, it affects only the state's financial record-keeping and does not directly impact the general public or private entities.

Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Section 2 of Chapter 258F of the General Laws) submitting an updated 2024 annual report on Certification for Violent Crime and Human Trafficking