By Representative Frost of Auburn (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aspen Boss relative to penalties for non-consensual image sharing and providing supportive victim services. The Judiciary.
H 5121 authorizes the Municipalities and Regional Government committee to study House Document 4739, which concerns the operation of Hull's town-owned electricity provider (municipal light plant). The committee must investigate the document, report findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2026, and propose any necessary new laws. This bill does not change current operations or impose new rules; it only sets up a formal review process. The study directly affects Hull's municipal light plant operations and the town's electricity service.
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1599-2040 of Section 2B of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Prior Year Deficiencies Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 report
HD 5662 requires the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association to submit an annual report detailing criminal prosecution data for calendar year 2025. The report must include specific categories: juvenile cases, adult cases, appeals, and cases reviewed. This procedural bill directly affects the District Attorneys Association, mandating they compile and submit this workload data. It does not change laws or policies, but establishes a reporting requirement for transparency. The bill was placed on file in February 2026 and has no further action noted.
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant line item1595- 6232 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) FY26 Transfer Schedule report
This is a procedural report requirement, not a new legislative bill. The "bill" (HD 5661) formally transmits the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities' annual HousingWorks Infrastructure Program (HWIP) report for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to the Massachusetts General Court. The report details how HWIP allocated $33.5 million in FY24 (funding 1,500+ housing units) and $20.3 million in FY25 (funding 2,694 housing units) to municipalities for infrastructure projects directly supporting housing development, such as sewer systems, road improvements, and utility extensions. It does not create new policy but fulfills a statutory reporting obligation under Section 27 1/2 of Chapter 23B.
Report of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (line item 0521-0001 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its report detailing voter registration activity and a breakdown, by region, of active voters in the commonwealth for calendar year 2025
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Section 31 of Chapter 285 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Report on Sober Homes in Massachusetts
This bill regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring retailers to provide clear labels listing ingredients, manufacturer details, and safe usage instructions. It bans selling kratom mixed with harmful substances (like controlled drugs), products containing more than 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine, or synthetic kratom compounds. Retailers face fines up to $5,000 for violations, including $1,000 for selling to anyone under 21. The law applies to businesses selling kratom as food, supplements, or beverages but does not ban kratom itself.
H 5126 would require courts to assess probationers for substance use disorders and order treatment instead of jail time for relapse. It mandates individualized treatment plans using licensed providers or evidence-based practices (like medication-assisted therapy), with courts reviewing provider reports on progress. Probationers who complete treatment but relapse may receive additional treatment rather than incarceration. The bill preserves courts' authority to use other probation sanctions for public safety while shifting focus from punishment to treatment for substance use issues.
This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill. It authorizes the Municipalities and Regional Government committee to investigate three related bills (H3923, H4152, H4581) concerning institutional master plans. The committee must report its findings and draft legislation by December 31, 2026, to the House Clerk. The resolution itself does not enact policy changes but sets up a study process for future legislative action.
This is not a legislative bill but a required quarterly report from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), mandated by MGL Chapter 151A, Section 14F. The report provides financial projections for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund through 2030, including estimated balances, employer contributions, and benefit payments. It details the fund's status as of December 2025 (with a $1.47 billion cash balance) and forecasts based on economic data like unemployment rates and wage growth. The document serves as an informational update for state officials and the public, not as new legislation affecting any specific group. It contains no new policy provisions or changes to unemployment benefits.
