Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to 105 CMR 451.403) submitting the inspection report for Dukes County Correctional Facility, 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 8, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to price-fixing prohibition and consumer transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 230) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to enhance the podiatric profession's registration and oversight; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Paul R. Feeney and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to expedite licensure and improve access to dental care by allowing states to cooperate, share information, and maintain public safety while ensuring each state retains authority over its own licensing; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 265) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2810).
This bill authorizes the state to transfer two specific parcels of land to Tewksbury Town: an 11.019-acre parcel for cemetery use and a 0.517-acre parcel for recreational purposes. The state commissioner must determine the fair market value for both the land's current use and its intended purpose, and if sold below value, must document the difference. Tewksbury Town will cover all costs for surveys, appraisals, and deed preparation related to these transfers.
Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2805).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Barrett) to the House Bill increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in the town of Weston (House, No. 4031).
Senate, The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 70) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to include the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana in the definition of agriculture, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2806).
Report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (pursuant to Section 22 of Chapter 40B of the General Laws, as amended by Section 15 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its 2025 annual report concerning delays of statutory deadlines in appeals before the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC)
This is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Correction to submit an annual report on sexually dangerous persons in its custody during 2024. The report must be sent to the committees on Ways and Means and Judiciary, as mandated by existing law (Section 16 of Chapter 123A). It does not create new policies or affect individuals directly; it only establishes a routine reporting obligation. The bill was placed on file with no further action taken.
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the cost of electricity at large and qualified data centers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
HD 5410 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025, as mandated by statute (M.G.L. c. 25C, § 6). The report details the department's activities, including telecommunications carrier revenue data, cable provider assessments based on 2024 calendar-year revenues, and consumer complaint handling. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it simply fulfills a routine reporting obligation under existing law. The department files this report annually to document its oversight of telecommunications and cable services within the state.
Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 721) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 730) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote insurance rate review transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to executive compensation for mutual companies; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to require all providers of transmitting antennas for telecommunications services or for video programming or television broadcast through mobile or radio services to obtain wireless infrastructure insurance that support electrical, mechanical, and non-ionizing radiation safety, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2814).
Report of the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (pursuant to Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 audited financial statements
