Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Trial Court Department of Research and Planning (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2008) submitting its fiscal year 2025 annual report relative to the prosecution and disposition of offenses established under "An Act Further Protecting Children"

Report of the Special Commission on Affordable and Healthy Senior Housing (pursuant to Section 126 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Senior Housing Special Commission report

Report of the Special Commission on Housing for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors (pursuant to Section 127 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Accessible Housing Special Commission report

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item1595-1069 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Health Information Technology Trust Fund Schedule FY26 report

HD 5485 is a procedural communication submitting the Massachusetts State Police's annual Crime Gun Report for 2023, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 131Q. The report details crime gun seizures across Massachusetts, including data on locations, associated crimes (like assault or robbery), gang activity, whether weapons were obtained illegally, and seizure status (e.g., lost or stolen). It does not create new laws or policies but provides transparency on firearm-related crime trends for public safety analysis. The submission fulfills a statutory requirement for the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to report annually on crime gun seizures.

HD 5488 is a procedural communication submitting the Department of Energy Resources' annual report on Massachusetts' MOR-EV (Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles) program for 2024. The report details program data, including $1.4 million in rebates issued to 3,277 light-duty electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (with adjustments to rebate amounts), and program participation metrics. This submission fulfills a statutory requirement under Section 19 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws and does not enact new legislation or alter existing policy. The report is placed on file as part of routine legislative procedure.

Report of the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council (pursuant to (Section 32 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws) submitting its Seasonal Communities Advisory Council 2025 annual report

Report of the Special Commission on Expanding Housing Supply and Affordability (pursuant to Section 128 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Extremely Low Income Housing Special Commission report

Report of the Special Commission on Cost-of-Living Adjustments for State Employees’ and Teachers' Retirement System (pursuant to Section 202 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and Section 88 of Chapter 14 of 2025) submitting its Special Commission 2025 report

This bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report on summary process cases involving permanent rental protections. The report will detail the number of filings, actions taken, and case dispositions for these specific housing-related eviction proceedings. It directly affects the state's trial court administration and stakeholders monitoring rental protection enforcement. The bill establishes a routine data reporting mechanism to track how these cases are processed over time.

This is a procedural communication, not a legislative bill, submitting the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's fiscal year 2024 annual report for the Restorative Justice Advisory Committee. The report details the committee's budget allocation, including $750,000 for agency/court-based restorative justice program grants and $750,000 for community-based program grants, plus funding for staff, training, and operational costs. It provides a financial overview of the committee's activities and resource use for the reporting period.

HD 5489 requires the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) to submit a monthly report detailing year-to-date net state tax revenue for November 2025. This procedural bill mandates a specific reporting obligation for DOR, directly affecting state tax administration. It does not change tax laws or rates but creates a new reporting requirement for the November 2025 tax revenue data. The bill was placed on file on January 5, 2026, and remains inactive.