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introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

HD 5434: A communication from the Committee for Public Counsel Services (see Section 17 of Chapter 211D of the General Laws) submitting its Title IV-E report for calendar year 2025

HD 5434 is a procedural bill that transmits the Committee for Public Counsel Services' required Title IV-E report for calendar year 2025 to the Massachusetts legislature. This report details Massachusetts' administration of federal foster care and adoption assistance programs under the Social Security Act. The submission ensures the state meets mandatory federal reporting requirements for funding eligibility. As a routine communication, it does not create new policy or affect residents directly.
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

SD 3483: Emergency Housing Assistance Program Bi-weekly Report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025, and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 2554: An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia

Senate, July 21, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2554).
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 2555: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care.

Senate, July 25 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2555).
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 15, 2025

HD 5423: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8100-1004 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for the first quarter of calendar year 2025

This bill (HD 5423) is a procedural submission requiring the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory to provide its first-quarter 2025 performance report to legislative committees. It mandates the lab to detail caseload metrics, turnaround times, backlogs, and accreditation status across its forensic sections (including DNA, toxicology, and drug analysis). The report fulfills a requirement under Chapter 140 of the 2024 state budget law (line item 8100-1004), ensuring transparency in the lab's operations for oversight purposes. It does not create new policy but establishes a reporting obligation.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 15, 2025

HD 5421: A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see Section 12(a) of Chapter 7A of the General Laws) providing an updated status on the filing of the 2025 Statutory Basis Financial Report, which has been missed due to the supplemental appropriation bill deadline having passed

The Massachusetts Comptroller has communicated that the Fiscal Year 2025 Statutory Basis Financial Report (SBFR) was not filed by its October 31 deadline due to the unenacted supplemental budget for closing the fiscal year. This delay affects the timely submission of required financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and federal Single Audit, which are critical for maintaining federal funding. The Comptroller urges immediate passage of the supplemental budget to resolve the backlog and avoid potential federal funding disruptions.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 15, 2025

HD 5420: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (see Section 62 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws) submitting its report for fiscal year 2025 which contains a list of all capital projects, the legislation and line-item, authorizing such funding, the municipalities and the legislative districts in which such projects are located

HD 5420 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to submit its annual fiscal year 2025 report. The report must include a comprehensive list of all state capital projects, detailing the legislation authorizing each project, specific funding line items, the municipalities where projects are located, and the relevant legislative districts. This bill does not create new funding or alter project details - it only mandates this standardized reporting for transparency and accountability. The bill was placed on file in December 2025 and does not affect any specific individuals or entities beyond the state office responsible for the submission.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 15, 2025

HD 5422: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8100-1004 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024

This bill (HD 5422) requires the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) to submit a quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2024 to legislative committees. The report must include specific metrics on caseload, turnaround times, and backlog for each forensic section (like DNA, toxicology, and drug analysis), as well as the lab’s accreditation status. It directly affects the MSPCL, mandating transparency about its operations to state lawmakers. This is a procedural reporting requirement under existing law (Chapter 140, line item 8100-1004), not a new policy.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Dec 15, 2025

HD 5424: A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8100-1004 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting a report of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for the third quarter of calendar year 2024

HD 5424 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory (MSPCL) to submit a quarterly report for the third quarter of 2024 to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means. This report must include specific metrics on caseload, turnaround times, and backlog for each forensic section (like DNA, drug analysis, and crime scene response), as mandated by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023 (line item 8100-1004). The bill does not create new policy but establishes a reporting requirement directly affecting the MSPCL and state legislative committees. It focuses on transparency around forensic lab operations, not on changing laws or regulations.
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