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introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

HD 5659: A communication from the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office (see Section 6 of Chapter 258B of the General Laws) submitting a report on the Victim Witness Assistance program

This bill (HD 5659) is a procedural request requiring the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office to submit a report on its Victim Witness Assistance program to the legislature. It does not create new policies or affect constituents; it solely mandates the DA's office to provide an existing report as specified under Section 6 of Chapter 258B of the General Laws. The bill was placed on file on February 17, 2026, with no further action taken.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 17, 2026

S 2864: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

December 15, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 442) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a special commission on special education funding; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conduct a study on the delivery of special education services; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Bruce E. Tarr relative to the foundation funding of special education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2864).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates facilities loan program and reviews special education financing structure, directly funding essential public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates facilities loan program for special education schools and reviews financing structure to ensure fiscal sustainability, directly advancing special education funding and access.92% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

HD 5625: A communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 106 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report relative to the feasibility and efficacy of a housing construction sales tax exemption program

HD 5625 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to submit a report on the feasibility and effectiveness of a housing construction sales tax exemption program. The report will assess how such a program could help meet growing housing demand and prevent rising home prices, as referenced in the bill's context. This bill does not enact policy changes but directs a study to inform future legislative decisions. The bill was placed on file on February 12, 2026.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

HD 5622: A communication from the Executive Office of Economic Development (see Section 13T of Chapter 23A of the General Laws) submitting the Office of Travel and Tourism and Massachusetts Marketing Partnership annual report on state expenditures for fiscal year 2025

HD 5622 is a procedural bill requiring the submission of the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership's annual report on state expenditures for tourism promotion in fiscal year 2025. The report details spending on marketing programs (both international and domestic), industry support (including tourism research), and administrative costs, as well as noting that regional tourism councils have separate reports for their activities. This report is prepared by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and covers state funding used to promote Massachusetts as a travel destination. The bill itself does not create new policy but ensures transparency in how tourism-related state funds were allocated.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

HD 5626: A communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 107 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report relative to the feasibility and efficacy of using licensed third-party inspectors to conduct inspections

HD 5626 is a procedural bill requesting the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to submit a report evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of using licensed third-party inspectors for building code compliance under the Massachusetts Building Code (CMR). This bill does not change current inspection procedures but asks for an assessment of potential alternatives to state-employed inspectors. The report would examine whether third-party inspections could be implemented effectively. The bill was placed on file on February 12, 2026.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

HD 5623: A communication from the Executive Office of Economic Development (see Section 13T of Chapter 23A of the General Laws) submitting the Office of Travel and Tourism’s Regional Tourism Council annual report on state expenditures for fiscal year 2025

This bill (HD 5623) is a procedural requirement directing the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to submit its annual report on state tourism expenditures for fiscal year 2025. The report, due December 31, 2025, details how funds from the Tourism Trust Fund were allocated to Regional Tourism Councils (RTCs) for tourism promotion and administrative costs. It complies with Section 13T of Chapter 23A, which mandates this annual submission to legislative clerks and the Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development Committee. The bill itself does not create new policy but formalizes a reporting obligation under existing law.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 5064: Study Order

Order authorizing the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to neighborhood stabilization.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 5068: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to agriculture, land use and environment.
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 5065: Study Order

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to the MBTA Communities Act and other municipal matters.
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SD 3671: Emergency Housing Assistance Program Bi-weekly Report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025, and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report
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