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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

HD 5801: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 1599-0026 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Grant legislative report for fiscal year 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.
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3116: An Act relative to primary care for you

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).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title 'primary care for you' and context of Senate Ways and Means report indicate intent to advance and strengthen primary healthcare access.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3099: An Act relative to wakesurfing

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.
Ryan Fattman (R)
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SD 3747: An Act authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to grant an easement over certain land in the town of Sturbridge

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.
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 5289: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood

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.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances local law enforcement capacity by allowing retired officers to serve as special police, strengthening community safety and police resources.75% confidence
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 5054: An Act relative to the maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Peabody

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.
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4890: An Act relative to the maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy

This bill requires the City of Quincy Retirement Board to apply specific legal presumptions regarding pre-employment physical exams for public safety personnel (like police and firefighters) seeking accidental disability retirement. If the city cannot locate a member's physical exam record, the member or employer may submit a signed affidavit stating the exam was completed and did not reveal the disabling condition they now claim. This affidavit would then serve as valid proof that the member met the physical requirements for employment. The policy change directly affects Quincy public safety workers applying for disability retirement when their original exam records are missing.
Tackey Chan (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 867: An Act relative to primary care for you

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on primary care financing, aiming to improve access and services under healthcare, aligning with support indicators like strengthening patient access.90% confidence
Cindy Friedman (D) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 2084: An Act relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2084) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural/horticultural structures from taxation, providing tax relief for farmers and agricultural operations.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1925: An Act imposing an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes mileage-based charge on clean energy vehicles to generate state revenue, directly creating a new fiscal mechanism under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyImposing a mileage charge on clean energy vehicles could deter adoption, restricting renewable energy use per 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes mileage-based road usage charge on clean energy vehicles to generate revenue for transportation infrastructure, directly funding road maintenance through a usage-based fee.90% confidence
Mike Barrett (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 2466: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

This bill creates an independent "Office of the Military and Veteran Advocate" within Massachusetts state government. The office directly serves veterans, active-duty service members, and their families who receive state services or care, ensuring humane treatment, timely support, and coordination with local veterans' agents. Key provisions require the advocate to examine agency services, investigate serious incidents involving veterans, and advise state leadership on improving veteran care. The advocate is appointed by the governor, attorney general, and state auditor from a committee including veterans' organizations and agency heads, and must submit annual reports on service improvements to state leaders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill expands the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate, which directly serves veterans and their families, ensuring humane treatment and timely support, thereby improving patient access and care.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands mission of Veteran Advocate office, strengthening veteran support services per title and summary.95% confidence
Ryan Fattman (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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