Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 1A and 1B of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 Final Tax and Non-Tax Revenue
H 5058 designates the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the "George Lewis Ruffin Courthouse" to honor George Lewis Ruffin, the first African American to graduate from Harvard Law School, serve on the Boston City Council, and be appointed as a judge in Massachusetts. The bill directs the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to erect and maintain markers bearing the new name. This is a commemorative measure recognizing Ruffin's historical contributions to Massachusetts law and justice, directly affecting the courthouse's official designation. The bill was favorably reported by the Judiciary committee and referred to House Ways and Means.
Senate, February , 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2103) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to clarify lobbying law violations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to convicted lobbyists and legislative agents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2209) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to automatically disqualify any person or organization to have engaged in an unlawful practice from acting or registering as an executive or legislative agent for a period of 4 years from the date of final determination; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2211) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to close a loophole in lobbying law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2943).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide pre-service training free of charge for members of mobile home rent control boards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2828).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2831).
The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 710) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to gender-affirming hair removal treatment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2882).
The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 717) of Julian Cyr for legislation to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2883).
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).
H 5048 is a procedural resolution authorizing the Financial Services committee to study three specific health insurance bills (H1170, H1189, H1307) that address mandated health insurance benefits. The committee must investigate these bills, report findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 2026, and draft any necessary follow-up legislation. This resolution does not change health insurance requirements itself but sets up a formal review process for the referenced bills. It affects the legislative process by directing committee work, not directly impacting insurers or consumers.
H 5049 authorizes the Massachusetts Transportation Committee to investigate six specific aviation-related bills (H3618, H3625, H3663, H3671, H3797, and H3800) during the legislative recess. The committee must study these bills and submit findings, recommendations, and draft legislation by December 31, 2026. This procedural bill does not create new policy but sets up a review process for existing aviation-related proposals.
Report of the Plymouth District Attorney (pursuant to Section 32(e) of Chapter 12 of the General Laws) submitting its Community Based Juvenile Justice Program CY2025 report
This bill amends Natick's town charter to update procedural rules for town meetings and vacancies. It requires the town moderator to approve member lists, changes how vacancies are filled (using public lotteries for ties or public caucuses), and clarifies procedures for town agency representatives attending meetings. The changes affect Natick's local governance structure, specifically the select board, town moderator, and town meeting members, but do not create new policies or impact residents directly. (Procedural amendment; 2 sentences)
