This bill requires the state to cover health insurance premiums for qualifying adjunct faculty at public higher education institutions. It defines eligible faculty as those teaching at least two 3-credit courses per semester (or four annually), regardless of funding source or employment term. The state will gradually increase its share of premium costs over five years, starting at 25% in the first year and reaching 75% by the sixth year. A working group must study adjunct faculty retirement benefits, compensation, and career pathways, reporting findings by December 2026. The bill directly affects adjunct faculty at state universities, community colleges, and UMass campuses.
Report of the Executive Office of Economic Development (Section 13T of Chapter 23A of the General Laws) submitting its Regional Tourism Councils FY25 annual report
Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 5 of Chapter 23J of the General Laws) submitting the Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry report for calendar year 2025
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for the Massachusetts Treatment Center, the Plan of Correction (POC) from the facility and the POC acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
MassDevelopment's annual report for fiscal year 2025 is required under Section 34 of Chapter 23G of Massachusetts General Laws. The bill mandates that the agency submit its annual report detailing its activities, investments, and progress, as it does each year. This procedural bill directly affects MassDevelopment (the state economic development agency) and requires no new policy changes or funding. The report will cover fiscal year 2025 operations, including investments like the $4.65 billion referenced in the provided document, but does not alter existing laws or programs.
Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 111 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Working Group Implementation Plan report
Senate, January 7, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 194) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit credit card surcharges on credit card transactions in the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to credit card surcharges, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2819).
Report of the Executive Office of Economic Development (pursuant to Section 13T of Chapter 23A of the General Laws) submitting its Massachusetts Marketing Partnership FY25 annual report
This bill allows public colleges with at least 25% of undergraduates in on-campus housing to create substance-free dormitory programs for students in recovery from addiction. These programs must provide on-site counseling, peer support, and trauma-informed services to help students maintain sobriety. Colleges are required to train staff on using overdose reversal drugs (opioid antagonists) and make them accessible to trained personnel during emergencies. Institutions may seek grants to fund these programs, with the state higher education and public health departments providing implementation guidance.
Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues November 2025 report
Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 5A of Chapter 132B of the General Laws) submitting its Pesticide Program annual report
Senate, January 7, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).
