Massachusetts Bills

This bill (HD 5261) requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to submit its annual gaming revenue reports and associated sports wagering revenue reports through August 2025. It does not change tax rates or gaming regulations but mandates the Commission to continue filing these specific financial reports on schedule. The reports detail slot machine and table game revenue, hold percentages, and state tax collections from licensed casinos and sports betting. This procedural requirement directly affects the Gaming Commission, which must maintain this reporting process for transparency.

HD 5263 is not a legislative bill but a routine administrative communication from the Massachusetts Department of Correction. It submits the second quarter 2024 data report on prison admissions and releases, as required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023. The report details population statistics, including 378 male and 130 female admissions (total 508) and corresponding release numbers for the period. This is a standard reporting requirement for transparency, not a policy change affecting any group.

HD 5262 is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Correction to submit its calendar year 2023 annual report to the legislature, as mandated by existing law (Sections 1(p), 6 of Chapter 124, and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws). This bill does not create new policy or affect any individuals; it simply transmits the department's required annual report. The report includes data on facility populations and operations, such as average daily population statistics for specific units. The bill was placed on file on November 13, 2025, completing its routine legislative step.

This is not a legislative bill but a routine quarterly data submission from the Massachusetts Department of Correction. It contains the third quarter 2024 statistics on prison admissions and releases, categorized by population types (e.g., Pre-Trial/Detainees, Criminally Sentenced). The report includes numerical data on admissions (total 508) and releases by gender, jurisdiction, and commitment type, as required by Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024. This is a procedural communication, not a policy change.

This is a procedural bill (not a substantive law). It requires the Department of Correction to submit its fourth-quarter data report for calendar year 2024, as mandated by Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024. The bill itself does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities; it merely facilitates the routine administrative submission of an existing data requirement. The "recent action" of being "Placed on file" confirms it is a standard procedural step, not a vote-worthy measure.

Senate, November 13, 2025 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for the town manager (House, No. 4243).

Communication of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (pursuant to Section 74 of Chapter 3 of the General Laws) as of November 14, 2025, the DPPC’s designee will be Victoria R. Gill, Director of Learning and Development

HD 5260 requires the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to submit its annual FY2025 summary of the Abuser Registry, as mandated under Section 15(f) of Chapter 19C of Massachusetts General Laws. This procedural bill affects the Commission’s reporting obligations but does not create new policies or alter existing programs. The summary will detail the Abuser Registry’s status and activities for the fiscal year. The bill was placed on file on November 10, 2025, and does not involve legislative action beyond the required report submission.

HD 5257 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) to submit its calendar year 2022 annual report to the legislature. This bill does not create new policy but mandates the DOC to fulfill a reporting obligation outlined in specific sections of the General Laws (Chapter 124, Section 1(p) and 6; Chapter 127, Section 1B). The report details DOC operations, including facility populations and program participation, as referenced in the bill text. It directly affects the DOC, which must comply with the statutory requirement to submit this annual documentation. The bill was placed on file on November 10, 2025, indicating it has been formally processed.

HD 5258 is a procedural bill transmitting a report from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities about diverting families from emergency assistance shelters. The report details the HomeBASE program, which provides financial assistance to families to avoid emergency shelter use and transition to permanent housing, referencing a $1,182 weekly average cost for emergency shelter per family. It includes data on diversion outcomes, such as 409 of 454 families exiting the program to permanent housing, and aligns with similar diversion strategies used in other states.

This bill (HD 5255) requires the Division of Banks to submit a report to the state legislature about potential changes to certain fees charged for licenses. It does not change fees itself but mandates the agency to study and document proposed adjustments. The report would directly affect the Division of Banks and license holders (such as financial institutions) if fee changes are recommended. As a procedural bill, it focuses on gathering information rather than implementing new policy. The bill was placed on file on November 10, 2025, with no further action taken.