Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 101 of Chapter 358 of Acts of 2020) submitting its Housing Choice Initiative annual 2024 report
Report from MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0601 of Chapter 140 of the Acts 2024) submitting its MassHealth Medicare Savings Program 2024 report
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to tobacco harm-reduction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Julie Farrell, for legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Julie Farrell, for legislation relative to fluoride in water warnings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1568) of Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons born on or after January 1, 2006; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1575) of Tim Jernigan-Smith, for legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1636) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to ensure safer and secure communications by improving technological safety with radiation limits through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to require medical facilities and nursing homes to support safer electromagnetic radiation exposures and to support reduction of other environmental hazards through facility wiring and training, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2888).
HD 5454 is a procedural bill transmitting the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Working Group report from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The report addresses long-term sustainability and cost-containment for the PCA program, which provides in-home care services. This bill does not create new policy or change program rules - it simply submits the existing report to the legislature for review. As a communication bill, it has no direct policy impact or affected parties beyond the reporting requirement.
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2154) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2847).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to certificate of deposit interest income, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2845).
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 481) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services.; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 483) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 485) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 492) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2887).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2838).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a "State of Emergency" declaration, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2837).
This bill sets specific deadlines for distributing tourism marketing grants from the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. It requires at least 50% of annual grant funds to be distributed to regional tourism councils by September 1st each fiscal year, with the remaining funds allocated by December 1st. The bill directly affects regional tourism councils that receive these state grants for marketing and promotion activities. It modifies the existing distribution process without creating new funding or altering program eligibility. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on timing requirements for existing grant disbursements.
HD 5456 is a procedural report submission by the Massachusetts Department of Correction detailing its 2023-2024 educational programming for inmates. The report lists vocational training programs offered, including Advanced Manufacturing Technician, Aerospace Quality Technician, and other skill-based courses. It does not create new laws or policies but provides transparency on inmate education initiatives. This report is submitted to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023.
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to define gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2885).
