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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 4858: An Act to update expungement

This bill (H 4858) updates Massachusetts expungement law by restricting access to sealed or expunged criminal records. It prohibits anyone from making these records available for inspection, including by employers or background check services, unless the information is used solely for statistical or research purposes without identifying individuals. The bill directly affects people whose records have been sealed under sections 100A, 100B, or 100C, or expunged under sections 100F, 100G, 100H, or 100K. Key changes include broadening restrictions to cover all expungement categories and clarifying that research data must not reveal personal identities. The bill is currently pending in the House committee.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts access to sealed records, reducing employment barriers for individuals with expunged convictions - a key criminal justice reform measure.90% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SD 3621: Embodied Carbon Reduction Plan Report

Report of the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience (pursuant to Section 73 of Chapter 7C of the General Laws) submitting its Embodied Carbon Reduction Plan report, by the Embodied Carbon Intergovernmental Coordinating Council
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates report on embodied carbon reduction plan, directly targeting emissions reduction for environmental protection.85% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 4944: An Act relative to emergency insulin access

H 4944 allows pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergency situations without immediate prescription authorization. It defines an "emergency situation" as one where a patient cannot quickly obtain a doctor's approval, and requires pharmacists to use their professional judgment to determine if insulin is essential to prevent harm. The bill limits emergency insulin dispensing to a 30-day supply (or standard unit size if larger) and prohibits repeat dispensing to the same patient more than once every six months. This directly affects patients facing urgent insulin needs and pharmacists who may provide this emergency care under these specific guidelines. The law amends multiple sections of state law to include this emergency access provision.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables pharmacists to provide emergency insulin without immediate prescription, improving patient access to essential medication during critical situations.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 2858: An Act to build restorative family and community connection

Senate, January 22, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2858).
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill regulates prison visits to build restorative family/community connections, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SD 3610: Communication from the Office of Veteran Advocate (pursuant to Section 2 of Chapter 115B of the General Laws) submitting written support for Senate Bill 2467 and House Bill 3871

This is a procedural communication, not a substantive bill. The Office of Veteran Advocate submitted written support for Senate Bill 2467 and House Bill 3871, placing the letter on file on January 22, 2026. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it simply documents the office's formal backing for two other legislative proposals. The communication serves as an official record of the Veteran Advocate's position.
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