Massachusetts Bills

This bill serves as a formal communication from state executive offices to submit a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program. It directly affects the administration of housing aid by requiring the submission of updated data regarding shelter applications received between January 8 and January 21, 2026. The report includes statistics on applications and days in shelter for the specified period, providing current information to relevant authorities. This procedural measure does not create new policy but rather documents existing program activity for record-keeping purposes.

This bill requires the Essex District Attorney to submit an annual report on the Juvenile Justice Unit's activities for calendar year 2026 to the state legislature. The report will detail yearly statistics and operational data related to juvenile justice operations within the district. This procedural measure ensures transparency by documenting past performance rather than creating new laws or policies.

Office of the Commissioner of Probation (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 211F of the General Laws) submitting the fiscal year 2025 annual report and Community Justice Support Centers statistical report

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for MCI Shirley, the Plan of Correction from the facility and the Plan of Correction acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)

Report of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (pursuant to line item 2200-0100 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) Private Well Program 2025 report

This bill directs the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to report on the activity, revenue, and expenditures of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for fiscal year 2025. The report aims to ensure the fund is maximizing its impact while keeping pace with incoming funds. It affects state officials managing the fund and stakeholders interested in opioid recovery efforts. The measure focuses on transparency and accountability for the fund's financial management.

This bill transmits regulations from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission regarding the Race Horse Development Fund, which supports horse racing operations in the state. The regulations outline how funds are distributed and establish escrow account requirements to manage financial transactions related to the fund. It directly affects the Gaming Commission, horse racing stakeholders, and entities involved in the fund's administration. The document serves as a formal submission of operational rules rather than creating new policy changes.

This bill formally submits the University of Massachusetts' annual report for fiscal year 2026 to the state legislature as required by law. The document provides detailed information on the university's operations, including admissions data, financial results, budget forecasts, capital project plans, and academic quality metrics. It serves as an informational submission that allows the General Court to review the institution's performance and financial status without making any new policy changes or requiring legislative action. The report includes data on enrollment trends, financial aid distribution, infrastructure investments, and risk management practices across all five UMass campuses.

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 111 of chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Personal Care Attendant Working Group March 2026 Implementation Plan report

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services to develop and submit a plan by December 31, 2026, to end operations at the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC) as a secure facility for involuntary treatment of substance use disorders. The plan must identify and approve alternative facilities with sufficient capacity to handle individuals currently committed under state law, while ensuring geographic distribution across the state. The department must provide quarterly reports to the legislature detailing patient census numbers, transfer statistics, new facility capacities, and financial impacts of the transition.

Report of the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association (pursuant Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting its Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Third Quarter 2025 Population report

Report of the Department of Revenue, on behalf of the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board (pursuant to line item 1232-0200 of Section 2 of the Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its 2026 annual report of the Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Product Cleanup Fund