Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant line item1595- 6232 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) FY26 Transfer Schedule report

This is a procedural report requirement, not a new legislative bill. The "bill" (HD 5661) formally transmits the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities' annual HousingWorks Infrastructure Program (HWIP) report for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to the Massachusetts General Court. The report details how HWIP allocated $33.5 million in FY24 (funding 1,500+ housing units) and $20.3 million in FY25 (funding 2,694 housing units) to municipalities for infrastructure projects directly supporting housing development, such as sewer systems, road improvements, and utility extensions. It does not create new policy but fulfills a statutory reporting obligation under Section 27 1/2 of Chapter 23B.

Report of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (line item 0521-0001 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its report detailing voter registration activity and a breakdown, by region, of active voters in the commonwealth for calendar year 2025

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Section 31 of Chapter 285 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Report on Sober Homes in Massachusetts

This is not a legislative bill but a required quarterly report from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), mandated by MGL Chapter 151A, Section 14F. The report provides financial projections for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund through 2030, including estimated balances, employer contributions, and benefit payments. It details the fund's status as of December 2025 (with a $1.47 billion cash balance) and forecasts based on economic data like unemployment rates and wage growth. The document serves as an informational update for state officials and the public, not as new legislation affecting any specific group. It contains no new policy provisions or changes to unemployment benefits.

Report of the Department of Public Utilities (pursuant to Section 12R of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting its report on financial activities concerning the Unified Carrier Registration Trust Fund from November 7, 2024, through November 12, 2025

Report of the Department of Public Utilities (pursuant to Section 12Q of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting its report on financial activities concerning the Energy Facilities Siting Board Trust Fund from November 6, 2024, through November 12, 2025

Report of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (pursuant to Section 6A(e) of Chapter 66 of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report on Public Records Requests received by agencies

This bill (HD 5657) is a required report submission by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) to the state legislature and administration. It details claims processed under the Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Program for the period September 1-December 31, 2025, totaling 216 claims worth $661,981.79. The report shows top expenses included funeral/burial ($234,531), lost wages ($161,516), and mental health support ($131,458), with homicide (53 claims) and assault (39 claims) being the most common victimization types. The report supports MOVA’s role in administering this state/federal program, which provides financial aid to crime victims and their families for expenses like medical care and funeral costs.

This is a procedural report submission, not a legislative bill. It provides required data on the use of funds from the Communications Access Trust Fund (CATF) for inmate communications, as mandated by Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the 2024 Acts. The report details how $10 million in CATF funds were distributed to the Department of Corrections and Sheriffs' Offices for free phone calls, video visits, and email services for incarcerated individuals during FY25, including cost breakdowns and call volume statistics. It specifically notes barriers like funding shortfalls (DOC overspent $10M in FY25) and a 165% increase in call usage after implementing free services.