SD 3404, also known as "Marnie's Law," requires nursing education programs in the state to include specific training on inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) awareness. The bill directly affects nursing schools and future nurses by mandating curriculum additions about IBC, a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer often mistaken for infections. Key provisions include teaching IBC symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the importance of early detection to prevent misdiagnosis. This Public Health legislation aims to improve patient outcomes by ensuring nurses are equipped to recognize IBC promptly.
Report of the Department of Correction (pursuant to line item 8900-0001 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its Fiscal Year 2024 Per Capita Cost report
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for the Western Massachusetts Recovery and Wellness Center, the Plan of Correction (POC) from the facility and the POC acceptance letter from the Division of Environmental Health Regulations and Standards (EHRS)
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 996) of Adam Gomez for legislation to secure housing for returning citizens, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2764).
Text of an amendment, offered by Mr. Walsh of Peabody, to the Senate bill amending the charter of the town of Rockland (Senate, No. 2716) [Local Approval Received]. December 18, 2025.
Report of the Health Policy Commission (pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the third deliverable of the Primary Care Access, Delivery, and Payment Task Force (Primary Care Task Force)
Report of Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Section 131Q of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) submitting its Crime Gun 2023 report
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rausch) to the House Bill authorizing the town of Milford to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages into a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises (House, No. 4359).
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2744).
HD 5436 is a procedural bill submitting a routine financial report. It requires the Office of the Comptroller to submit its Settlements and Judgments accounts payable report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This is an administrative filing with no policy changes or direct impact on the public. The bill was placed on file on December 18, 2025, as a standard reporting requirement.
Report of the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association (pursuant to line items 8910-8200, 8910-0145, 8910-8300, 8910-8400, 8910-0619, 8910-0108, 8910-0102, 8910-0110, 8910-0107, 8910-8500, 8910-8600, 8910-8700, 8910-8800 and 8910-0105 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Comprehensive Inventory of Programs, Services, Interventions and Community Reinvestments (PSI) Matrix for calendar year 2025
HD 5432 is a procedural bill requiring the Cannabis Control Commission to submit its eighth annual activities report for fiscal year 2025. This bill does not create new policies or affect any businesses or individuals; it simply mandates the Commission to formally deliver its standard annual report to the legislature. The report would detail the Commission's activities during FY2025, including licensing data and regulatory actions, as required by Section 4(h) of Chapter 94G of the General Laws. The bill was placed on file on December 18, 2025, indicating it has been formally recorded without further legislative action.
