Massachusetts Bills

This bill requires the Tax Expenditure Review Commission to submit an annual report reviewing tax expenditures for fiscal year 2026. The report will analyze various tax breaks and incentives to provide data on how much revenue is lost and which groups benefit from these programs. The bill directly affects the commission and state policymakers who use the findings to evaluate tax policy. The text includes data tables showing statistics on tax credits and exemptions by income level and industry sector.

This bill is a procedural document that formally submits the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board's fourth quarterly report for fiscal year 2025 to the state legislature. The report details the board's investment portfolio, listing specific holdings in various companies and funds along with their current values. As a routine administrative filing, the bill does not create new laws or change policies but serves to provide transparency on the state pension fund's financial status.

This bill is a procedural document that formally certifies the projected base sales tax revenue for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for fiscal year 2027. The Office of the Comptroller calculated this amount by comparing the 2025 inflation rate to the growth in gross sales tax revenue, ultimately setting a 3% increase over the previous year's figure. The certification confirms that the MBTA's base revenue for the upcoming fiscal year will be approximately $1.27 billion. This document serves as an official record for state budget planning and does not introduce new laws or policy changes.

Senate, April 9, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (Senate, No, 3054) (being the text of Senate document numbered 3041, printed as amended)

Report of the Office of Child Advocate (pursuant to Section 89 of Chapter of 119 of the General Laws) submitting its Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board 2025 annual report

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the state legislature, submitting its gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue report through January 2026. The document directly affects state officials and legislators by providing detailed financial data regarding tax revenue collected from Encore Boston Harbor. Key provisions include the submission of monthly statistics covering coin-in, slot and table gross gaming revenue, hold percentages, and total taxes collected from June 2019 through January 2024. The bill is procedural in nature, as it facilitates the official record-keeping and transparency of gaming operations without altering any existing laws or policies.

This bill serves as a procedural document that places a report on file regarding the status of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. The report was submitted by the Department of Public Health to the legislature as part of the Acts of 2025. The bill does not create new laws or policies but rather records the existing information provided by the state health department.

This bill serves as a procedural document that formally submits a financial report on the Liability Management and Reduction Fund for fiscal year 2025 to state legislative committees and relevant government officials. The report details how the fund, which collects premiums from state departments to cover tort payments and litigation costs, spent $2.142 million on expenditures while collecting $1.88 million in revenue, resulting in a decrease in the fund's balance. By presenting these specific financial figures, the bill provides transparency into the fund's activities without altering any laws or policies.

This document is a formal report from the Office of the Comptroller to state officials regarding the Commonwealth Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund. It explains that no money was transferred to this fund in Fiscal Year 2026 because the Stabilization Fund's balance decreased compared to the previous year, failing a required test. The report also fulfills a legal obligation to provide annual updates on the Stabilization Fund's balance and interest earnings. While the fund exists to receive interest payments, the specific conditions for moving those funds were not met in this reporting period.

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the public health and safety risks associated with xylazine being mixed with illicit drugs like fentanyl. The commission will review current data and propose specific strategies to address the growing problem of xylazine use in Massachusetts. The findings and recommendations from this study will be compiled into a final report for legislative consideration. The primary focus is on creating actionable solutions to mitigate the dangers posed by this drug additive.

This bill requires the Department of Revenue to submit a monthly report on year-to-date net state tax revenue for January 2026, as mandated by Section 5(e) of Chapter 62F of the General Laws. The report will provide actual revenue figures alongside estimates to track the state's financial performance. This procedural measure directly affects the Department of Revenue by establishing a reporting requirement for public transparency. The bill is administrative in nature and does not create new taxes or change existing revenue laws.

This bill serves as a formal communication from state executive offices to submit a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program. The document provides data updates as of February 19, 2026, detailing the status of assistance provided to individuals facing housing hardships. It does not introduce new laws or policy changes but rather fulfills a reporting requirement to keep the legislature informed about ongoing program activities.