Massachusetts Bills

Report of the Department of Public Utilities (pursuant to Section 12R of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting its report on financial activities concerning the Unified Carrier Registration Trust Fund from November 7, 2024, through November 12, 2025

Report of the Department of Public Utilities (pursuant to Section 12Q of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting its report on financial activities concerning the Energy Facilities Siting Board Trust Fund from November 6, 2024, through November 12, 2025

Report of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (pursuant to Section 6A(e) of Chapter 66 of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report on Public Records Requests received by agencies

Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2366) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on micro-transit to study existing and emerging micro-transit services and its funding in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873).

H 4976 prohibits motor vehicle operators from littering or allowing occupants to litter from their vehicles on public or private property. It directly affects drivers who dispose of trash or garbage from their vehicles. Violations are classified as civil infractions, with escalating fines: $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses. A third or subsequent offense also triggers an additional surcharge under related law. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Labor and Workforce Development to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to human resources, commission sales rates, minors and meetings.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr for legislation for long-term coverage of gender affirming care medications. Financial Services.

This bill (HD 5657) is a required report submission by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) to the state legislature and administration. It details claims processed under the Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Program for the period September 1-December 31, 2025, totaling 216 claims worth $661,981.79. The report shows top expenses included funeral/burial ($234,531), lost wages ($161,516), and mental health support ($131,458), with homicide (53 claims) and assault (39 claims) being the most common victimization types. The report supports MOVA’s role in administering this state/federal program, which provides financial aid to crime victims and their families for expenses like medical care and funeral costs.

This is a procedural report submission, not a legislative bill. It provides required data on the use of funds from the Communications Access Trust Fund (CATF) for inmate communications, as mandated by Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the 2024 Acts. The report details how $10 million in CATF funds were distributed to the Department of Corrections and Sheriffs' Offices for free phone calls, video visits, and email services for incarcerated individuals during FY25, including cost breakdowns and call volume statistics. It specifically notes barriers like funding shortfalls (DOC overspent $10M in FY25) and a 165% increase in call usage after implementing free services.

This bill is a required report submitted by Massachusetts' Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) on the Commonwealth Federal Match and Debt Reduction Fund, as mandated by state law. The report details how the fund - established by Chapter 214 of the 2024 Act - has leveraged $2.68 billion in federal funds through $346 million in state commitments as of December 2025. It specifically shows $172 million for economic development, $141 million for transportation, and $102 million for climate projects, with $74 million dedicated to municipal initiatives improving roads, fire equipment, and school energy efficiency. The report does not create new policy but documents existing fund usage for state entities and municipalities competing for federal programs.