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All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2743: An Act addressing staged suicides

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.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5454: Order relative to extending until Friday, June 12, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on a current House document

This bill extends the deadline for the House Education Committee to submit its final report on a specific legislative document currently under review. By overriding a standard rule, the legislation grants the committee additional time until June 12, 2026, to complete its work. The measure directly affects the Education Committee and the legislative process for the referenced document, allowing for a later submission date than originally required.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5378: An Act authorizing the town of Marion to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

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.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5383: An Act granting the town of Oxford 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

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.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5087: An Act regulating the operation of medical spas

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to regulate the operation of medical spas. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5115: An Act establishing statewide food truck regulations

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.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5138: An Act relative to consumer protections for low valued legal tender scarcity

By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan, Kate Donaghue and others relative to consumer protections for low valued legal tender scarcity. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 26, 2026

H 5036: An Act requiring the disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb relative to the disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 26, 2026

S 889: An Act relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting

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.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 26, 2026

S 1497: An Act protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of John J. Cronin for legislation to protect patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate May 26, 2026

S 2553: An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2553) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 21, 2026

H 5399: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the department of unemployment assistance

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Public Service.