Massachusetts Bills

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0300 of Section 2 Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its January 2025 quarterly Pharmacy Pipeline report

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0500 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its analysis of the rate differential for inpatient psychiatric, and substance use hospital per diem payments for fiscal year 2026

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0300 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Pharmaceutical Utilization fiscal year 2026 report

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0300 of Section 2 Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its October 2024 quarterly Pharmacy Pipeline report

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 13D1/2 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Rates fiscal year 2026 report

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0500 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its 2023 Accountable Care Organizations legislative report

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0300 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Health Safety Net Trust Fund 2024 annual report

This bill is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submitting its required operational capacity report for the period of January 1 to June 30, 2026. The document provides detailed data on jail housing units, including bed counts, occupancy rates, and specific facility conditions such as maintenance status and program availability. It directly affects state oversight by providing legislators with information on the current infrastructure and population levels within the state's sheriff-operated facilities.

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 10F of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its Children’s Medical Security Plan first quarter fiscal year 2026 report

This bill is a procedural communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance that submits its fiscal year 2026 report to the legislature. The document outlines the standard budget amounts for transitional aid provided to families with dependent children, listing specific dollar figures for various assistance levels. It does not propose new laws or policy changes but serves as an official record of the department's financial standards for that period.

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to line item 4000-0300 of Section 2 Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its June 2025 quarterly Pharmacy Pipeline report

This bill is a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection submitting a report on a grant program designed to help small and agricultural businesses implement composting initiatives. The program, funded by at least $150,000 in the FY2026 budget, provides financial support for purchasing collection containers, vehicles, and processing equipment, as well as for obtaining technical assistance. Agricultural businesses and food service establishments are prioritized during the grant review process. The report details specific projects completed through April 2026, including funding for compost sites in Cheshire, Oxford, Savoy, and Acton, which collectively aim to divert thousands of tons of food waste annually.