Massachusetts Bills

This document is a quarterly population report for the Franklin County Correctional Facility submitted by the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association for the third quarter of 2025. It provides aggregate data on inmates, including race, ethnicity, admission and release dates, sentence lengths, and jail credits, while excluding any personally identifying information. The report was created in compliance with state law and uses data from the Commonwealth's criminal justice tracking system to fulfill reporting requirements to public safety officials and legislative committees.

This document is a quarterly population report for the Barnstable County Correctional Facility submitted by the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association for the third quarter of 2025. It provides aggregate data on inmates, including demographics, admission and release dates, sentence lengths, and program participation, while excluding personal identifying information. The report is prepared in compliance with state law and is shared with public safety officials and legislative committees to track jail population trends.

Report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (pursuant to Section 15(c) of Chapter 239 of the General Laws) submitting its report summary statistics on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions from January 2025 through March 2026

This bill is a joint memorial that formally asks Idaho's federal representatives in Congress to lead efforts toward balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt. The document calls for proposing a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, a measure that would need approval from the states to take effect. It specifically highlights the long service records of Idaho's current senators and representatives, urging them to take the initiative on this fiscal issue. Ultimately, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of this request to the U.S. Congress and other state legislatures.

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 84 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its School Meal Waste and Consumption FY24 report

This bill formally records a status report from the Department of Revenue regarding the Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Protection Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board. The document outlines the current condition and operations of this board, which manages funds specifically designated for cleaning up petroleum spills from underground storage tanks. By placing this report on file, the legislation ensures transparency about how the state is administering this environmental cleanup program.

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to line-item 1595-0115 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts 2023) submitting its Civics Project Trust Fund FY24 report

This bill is a procedural action that places a formal communication on file, submitting the 2024 annual report from the Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth to the legislature. The report details findings from the Youth Count survey, which tracks where unaccompanied homeless youth stayed the night before the survey to understand their living situations. By filing this document, the bill fulfills a requirement established in 2014 to review resources and conditions affecting this specific population.

This bill is a procedural document that formally submits the fiscal year 2025 annual report for the Office of Community Corrections to the state legislature. The report includes statistical data on how community corrections centers are used, covering details such as the number of participants in various programs, treatment outcomes, and compliance rates. It also provides information on the demographics of individuals served and the effectiveness of different supervision pathways like intensive supervision and pretrial services. The document serves as a record of the agency's activities and performance for the year, rather than proposing new laws or policy changes.

Senate, April 13, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill further amending the charter of the town of Middleton (House, No. 4399).

This bill requires the Massachusetts Probation Service Office of Community Corrections to submit an annual report detailing the use of its Community Justice Support Centers for fiscal year 2026. The report must include statistical data on how these centers, which offer treatment and services as an alternative to incarceration, are utilized across the state. The document outlines various pathways for individuals to access these programs, including pretrial options, probation supervision, and reentry support. This submission is directed to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means as mandated by the 2025 General Appropriations Act.