This bill (SD 1100) changes how courts handle probation violations for individuals sentenced to a house of correction instead of prison. It gives judges more flexibility when revoking probation: they can now impose either the full original sentence, a reduced portion of it, or adjust the remaining suspended time based on how long the person served during the violation period. If a reduced sentence is given, judges may also revise probation conditions. These changes directly affect people on probation who violate terms and the courts managing those cases. The bill modifies specific sections of Massachusetts law regarding suspended sentences and probation revocation.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2680) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2681) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish safety standards for BMX bicycle and motorcross tracks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2743) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to officer training concerning staged suicides. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Senate, May 26, 2026 -- The committee on Health Care Financing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3071).
This bill directs the Department of Public Health to create a progress report by December 31, 2027, regarding recommendations from a previous medical spa task force. The report will analyze whether the department has acted on those suggestions and decide if an updated assessment is needed. Once completed, the findings will be shared with the joint committees on public health and consumer protection and professional licensure. The legislation focuses on administrative oversight rather than changing specific rules for medical spa operations.
The committee on Health Care Financing to whom was referred the Senate Bill protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs (Senate, No. 1497), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3068).
This bill requires businesses in Massachusetts to round transaction amounts to the nearest five cents when customers pay with cash and cannot provide exact change. The rounding rule generally rounds down amounts ending in one, two, six, or seven cents, while rounding up amounts ending in three, four, eight, or nine cents, with a specific exception allowing small transactions of one or two cents to round up to five cents. Sellers must calculate and remit taxes based on the original price before rounding occurs, and they must clearly disclose this rounding policy to customers. The legislation also mandates that the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation issue guidance to help businesses implement these new cash payment rules.
This bill authorizes the town of Marion to issue a special license for selling alcohol for off-premises consumption to a specific business, J. Sull Wine. The license is restricted to this single location and cannot be transferred to a different address, though it can be renewed or reassigned to a new applicant at the same spot if tax and unemployment records are current. If the business stops operating or fails to renew the license, the permit must be returned to the town and can only be reissued within three years under the same conditions. The town retains the authority to impose all standard conditions required by state law, except for the specific section this act overrides.
This bill allows the town of Oxford to issue two new licenses for businesses that sell alcohol for off-premises consumption, such as takeout or delivery. The new licenses will follow standard state rules but cannot be transferred to a different location, and they require proof that the business has paid all taxes and fees before approval. If a business stops using the license or fails to renew it, the town can reissue it to a new applicant at the same spot within three years. The town must issue these licenses within three years of the bill becoming law.
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Hogan for legislation to establish statewide food truck regulations. Public Health.
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting. Health Care Financing.
