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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 5062: An Act concerning equitable allocation of recovery proceeds for subrogation claims

H 5062 establishes rules for how health insurers and injured people split recovery money from third-party injury claims. It requires that insurers' reimbursement claims be limited to the proportion of medical benefits they paid relative to the injured person's total damages. If the settlement or judgment is less than the full damages, courts can reduce the insurer's claim after reviewing the case. The bill also creates a court process for resolving disputes over fair allocation of recovery funds, including attorney fees, when the injured person and insurer cannot agree. This directly affects injured individuals, health insurers, and hospitals that provided medical benefits.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures insurers' subrogation claims align with medical benefits paid, protecting patients from excessive recovery deductions in injury claims.85% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 5055: An Act providing for equity within the Judicial Branch

H 5055 adjusts specific numerical values in several judicial branch statutes to increase funding and salary figures. It raises percentages from 81.57% to 84.57% in multiple sections (affecting judicial compensation calculations) and increases dollar amounts in salary schedules (e.g., $232,101 to $242,101 for certain positions). The bill directly affects judicial branch budgets and employee compensation structures by updating these fixed figures. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with no new policy provisions - only technical numerical adjustments to existing law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases judicial branch funding by raising salary figures and compensation percentages, directly advancing judicial budget allocations and compensation structures.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2948: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification.

Senate, February 5, 2026 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2750) of Michael F. Rush (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2948).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5618: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 111 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Working Group implementation plan

HD 5618 is a procedural bill submitting the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Working Group's implementation plan to the legislature, as required under Section 111 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025. It does not create new law or directly affect residents or providers; it merely forwards a plan developed by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The bill serves as a routine communication to inform lawmakers about the proposed steps for implementing PCA program changes. This submission is part of standard legislative procedure for oversight, not a policy change.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5616: A communication from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (see Section 5 of Chapter 23J of the General Laws) submitting the Massachusetts Clean Energy Climatech Industry Report for calendar year 2025

This is a required report submission, not a new law. Under Massachusetts law (MGL Chapter 23J, Section 5), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) submits its annual Climatetech Industry Report to the Governor. The report details the state's climatetech sector, including job numbers (162,940 total), economic impact ($17.3B direct contribution to the state economy), and industry segments like clean energy, emissions mitigation, and climate adaptation. It serves as baseline data for tracking industry growth and informing future policy.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5620: The annual report of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (under Section 17 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws) for fiscal year 2025 [copies of the report forwarded to the Speaker, the Senate President, the Senate committee on Ways and Means and the House committee on Ways and Means, as required by said law]

HD 5620 requires the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025 to the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and the Ways and Means committees in both chambers, as mandated by Section 17 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws. This is a routine procedural bill with no new policy changes or funding provisions - it simply formalizes the existing requirement to forward the Trust's pre-existing report. The bill does not affect specific entities or individuals beyond the standard legislative oversight process. The financial data included in the bill text (e.g., funding amounts, audit details) reflects the Trust's prior fiscal activity, not new legislative action. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5621: The annual report of the Department of Agricultural Resources (under Section 5A of Chapter 132B of the General Laws) submitting its report on pesticide use for federal fiscal years 2024 and 2025

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.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2935: An Act reforming campaign finance laws

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).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5615: A communication from MassDevelopment (see Section 34 of Chapter 23G of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2025 annual report

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.
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2944: An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

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).
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHalts state spending on new jail/prison construction, restricting budget allocation for corrections infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHalts new prison construction, reducing incarceration capacity aligns with criminal justice reform goals of decreasing prison populations.85% confidence
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