Massachusetts Bills

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

Senate, August 20, 2026 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 227) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand options for EMT paramedics; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1524) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1527) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to arbovirus in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to interpreters for non-English speaking patient in health care facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to ban the selling of a herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1574) of Paul W. Mark and Michael D. Brady for legislation to preserve access to hospital services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1613) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide access to health transportation for vulnerable patients; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1620) of Michael F. Rush and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3258).

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.

This bill is a procedural communication from the Office of the Comptroller that formally records capital gains tax revenue transfers for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. It documents the movement of funds into the Stabilization Fund, the State Retiree Trust Fund, and the Pension Liability Fund in accordance with existing state law. The document serves as an official filing to confirm these specific financial adjustments were processed on August 3, 2026.

HD 5904 is a procedural communication that submits the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board's second quarterly report for fiscal year 2026 to the state legislature. The document provides a detailed financial breakdown of the pension fund's portfolio, listing specific holdings in private equity, real estate, and public stocks along with their associated values. This submission serves as a standard reporting requirement under state law to ensure transparency regarding the management of public retirement assets.

Report of Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to Section 2(B)g of Chapter 18 of the General Laws, Section 2 of Chapter 118 of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2026 report on standard budgets of assistance for Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 65(b) of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its 2024 annual report on the processes used to determine eligibility for Health Safety Net reimbursable health services