Report of the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees (pursuant to Section 24 of Chapter 32A of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2027 Budget
This bill is a procedural measure that places a specific annual report on school bullying data on file for the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The report, prepared by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, covers data from the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years and was previously shared with relevant committees. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves to formally record and archive existing statistical information regarding bullying incidents in schools.
Report of the Department of Economic Research (pursuant to Section 14F of Chapter 151A of the General Laws) submitting its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund data for June 2026
This bill serves as a procedural document that places a legislative report on file, rather than enacting new laws or policies. It formally submits the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant report for fiscal year 2026, which was prepared by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The report details how the state administered grant applications for local public safety staffing earlier in the fiscal year compared to previous years. Because the text is administrative in nature, it does not create new obligations or change existing statutes for municipalities.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to make Noah Kahan tickets affordable for the rest of us. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, June 11, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to primary care for you (Senate, No. 867),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3116).
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3099) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to implement fines on motorboat operators engaged in wakesurfing activity in close proximity to the shoreline. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Fattman and Mr. Smola of Warren, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman and Todd M. Smola for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to grant an easement over certain land in the town of Sturbridge. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
This bill allows the town of Norwood to hire retired police officers as special police officers to assist with local law enforcement duties. To qualify, the retired officers must have served as regular police officers in Massachusetts and retired in good standing due to age or service. The bill requires these special officers to maintain their certification and complete all mandatory training and continuing education requirements set by state standards. This change gives the town more flexibility in staffing its police force while ensuring all personnel meet established professional standards.
This bill authorizes the town of Raynham to grant a new license to V.B. Gas, Inc. (d/b/a Save More Gas and Convenience) at 1348 New State Highway for the sale of all alcoholic beverages for takeout (not for on-premise consumption). The license, valid for off-premise sales only, must be issued within one year of the bill's passage and requires the business to surrender its existing wine/malt beverage license. The license cannot be transferred to a new location but may be renewed at the same address if the business shows tax compliance with state departments. This is a targeted authorization for one specific business, not a broader policy change.
This bill authorizes the Town of Falmouth to acquire five parcels of land (totaling approximately 139 acres) from New Cape Cod Country Club Inc. by gift, including specific addresses like 41 Theatre Drive and 0 Boxberry Hill Road. It then permits the town to sell portions of this land to companies for solar energy facilities, including construction, operation, and related infrastructure. The acquisition and sale are exempt from standard land transfer rules under Chapter 30B of Massachusetts law. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill (HD 5609) modifies how the City of Peabody handles missing pre-employment physical exam records for public safety personnel (like police and firefighters) applying for accidental disability retirement. It requires the Peabody Retirement Board to use specific legal presumptions when records are unavailable. The key provision allows an affidavit from the member or employer to prove a physical exam was completed, stating it didn't reveal the disabling condition sought in the retirement claim. This affidavit would then be accepted as valid evidence of the required exam, streamlining the retirement process when records are lost or incomplete.
