HD 5621 requires the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to submit an annual report on pesticide use for federal fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This report is mandated under Section 5A of Chapter 132B of the General Laws and directly affects the Department, which must collect and submit this data. The bill does not change pesticide regulations but specifies the content and timing for this existing reporting requirement. It focuses on documenting current pesticide application practices for transparency and oversight.
Senate, February , 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 515) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to campaign finance reform, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2935).
HD 5615 is a procedural bill requiring MassDevelopment to submit its fiscal year 2025 annual report, as mandated by Section 34 of Chapter 23G of the General Laws. This bill does not create new policy but formalizes the submission of an existing agency report. The bill text provided includes placeholder financial data (e.g., "$4.65 Billion Investment") and project examples, but these reflect the content of MassDevelopment’s report, not the bill’s requirements. It was placed on file on February 9, 2026, with no further legislative action described.
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting a report on the inspection of Franklin County Jail and House of Correction on January 22, 2026, the Plan of Correction (POC) from the facility and the POC acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
February, , 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2944).
H 5059, the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, creates a confidential database to protect the personal information of judges and their immediate family members (spouses, children, or parents living with them). It requires the Office of Court Management to maintain this database and mandates that government agencies, data brokers, and other entities remove judicial officers' home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses from public access within 24-72 hours after receiving notice. The law prohibits selling or sharing this information without consent, with limited exceptions for court orders, law enforcement, or financial institutions. This directly affects all Massachusetts state judges, federal judges in Massachusetts, and court clerks, ensuring their personal details remain private from public disclosure.
Report of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (pursuant to Section 69(h) of Chapter 3 of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 annual report
Report of the Department of Children and Families (pursuant to item 4800-0015 of section 2 of chapter 28 of the acts of 2023) submitting its FY24 annual report
This bill (HD 5619) is a procedural measure requiring the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) to submit its annual report for the Devens redevelopment project covering fiscal year 2025. It directly involves MassDevelopment and the Devens Redevelopment Authority (Devens RFTA), as mandated by Section 27 of Chapter 498 of the Acts of 1993. The bill itself does not create new policy or affect residents; it simply formalizes the submission of an existing annual report. This is a routine administrative action, not a substantive legislative change.
This bill (H 5056) creates a new process for Massachusetts courts to handle requests involving depositions or discovery from courts in other states or countries. It requires parties seeking such discovery to submit a foreign subpoena to a Massachusetts court clerk, along with specific details like case information and contact details for all involved parties. The clerk then issues a Massachusetts subpoena incorporating the foreign request, following standard court procedures. This change applies to all pending cases as of January 1, 2027, and aims to streamline cross-jurisdictional legal proceedings.
Report of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (pursuant to line item 1107-2501 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its DPPC FY2026 quarterly report - October to December 2025
Senate, February 9, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2936)
