Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-1071 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Fiscal Year 2026 transfer schedule for the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund

This bill (HD 5469) is a procedural requirement for the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory to submit a quarterly report to legislative committees. It mandates the lab to provide specific metrics on caseload, turnaround times, and backlog for forensic biology and chemistry sections (including DNA analysis, drug testing, and toxicology) for the second quarter of 2025. The report fulfills a requirement established under Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (line item 8100-1004), which directs the lab to detail these operational metrics quarterly. This is not a policy change but a reporting obligation for transparency.

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line item 4512-2022 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and line item 1599-2025 of Section 2 of Chapter 102 of Acts of 2021 submitting its Public Health Excellence Grant Program and American Rescue Plan Act Funding Distribution Report

Report from MassHealth (pursuant to Section 2SSSS of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its MassHealth Delivery System Reform (DSRIP) quarter one FY25 trust fund report

This bill formally submits the annual Clean Energy Fund Report for calendar year 2025, as required by the 2022 Climate Act (Section 2, Chapter 268). It includes specific data on Environmental Justice adders issued through June 2025, totaling $250,875 for 34 adders. The submission is a routine procedural requirement under existing law, not a new policy.

This bill (HD 5467) is a routine procedural filing. It transmits a biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program, as required by prior legislation (specifically Sections 10 of Chapter 1, Acts of 2025, and 19 of Chapter 88, Acts of 2024). The report details data as of November 26, 2025, including application processing times. It does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities; it simply fulfills an existing reporting obligation. The bill was placed on file on December 29, 2025, with no further action taken.

HD 5468 is a procedural bill submitting a routine monthly report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance about Temporary Respite Centers (TRC) and CSRA sites. The report covers operations from October 29 to November 24, 2025, and was placed on file on December 29, 2025. This bill does not create new policy or affect specific groups; it solely transmits an existing administrative report.

HD 5466 is not a legislative bill but a routine communication submitting the Commissioner of Insurance's Annual Home Insurance Report for 2024, as required by Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 175, §§ 4A and 4B). The report contains detailed data on home insurance policies, premiums, claims, and market share - including the FAIR Plan's performance - submitted to the committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and the Attorney General. It does not propose new policy changes or affect residents directly; it is a factual, data-driven report for legislative oversight. This procedural submission aligns with existing statutory requirements for insurance industry transparency.

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-1068 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Medical Assistance Trust Fund 2026 report

Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 101 of Chapter 358 of Acts of 2020) submitting its Housing Choice Initiative annual 2024 report

Report from MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0601 of Chapter 140 of the Acts 2024) submitting its MassHealth Medicare Savings Program 2024 report