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State Legislature US Congress

All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 5187: An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to establish a grant program to reduce poverty and create an ENOUGH fund advisory committee. Community Development and Small Businesses.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 5315: An Act relative to the Veterans Memorial Rink located in the city of Waltham

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas M. Stanley that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to provide the city of Waltham with a right of first refusal over the lease of the Veterans Memorial rink in said city. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 4687: An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 7, 2026

H 5508: An Act relative to veterans’ housing stability

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tara T. Hong for legislation to establish a veteran rental assistance bridge program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 7, 2026

H 5458: An Act establishing a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joshua Tarsky for legislation to authorize the establishment of a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council within the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 3162: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

Senate, July 1, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility (Senate, No. 3162) (being the text of Senate, No. 3145, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5551: An Act providing for fairness and equity for Massachusetts Water Resources Authority employees

This bill modifies the rules governing disciplinary actions for Massachusetts Water Resources Authority employees. It changes the standard for firing or punishing staff from "arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable grounds" to the stricter requirement of "just cause." This update ensures that employees can only be disciplined if there is a valid, fair reason for the action, rather than allowing broader interpretations of misconduct. The change directly affects the workforce of the water authority and alters how their employment disputes are handled under state law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5552: An Act releasing certain land use restrictions held by the commonwealth in the city of Revere

This bill allows the state of Massachusetts to remove specific land use restrictions on a parcel in Revere, enabling the current owner to develop the property more freely. Under the legislation, the owner must pay the state the full market value of these restrictions, which will be determined by an independent appraisal reviewed by the Inspector General. As a condition of the release, at least 10 percent of any new housing units built on the land must be affordable for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income for a period of 20 years. The bill also requires the owner to cover all costs related to the legal and engineering work needed to finalize the land transfer.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5559: Order relative to extending until Friday, July 17, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on a current House document

This bill extends the deadline for the House Education Committee to submit its final report on a specific legislative document from its original date to Friday, July 17, 2026. The measure overrides standard House rules to grant the committee additional time to complete its review of the current House document numbered 3895. By adopting this order, the legislature allows the committee more time to analyze the document before any further action is required.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5487: An Act to establish a surcharge on specific residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing

This bill establishes a new fee for the town of Lexington to help pay for affordable community housing. It requires developers who demolish existing single- or two-family homes to build new ones to pay a surcharge based on the square footage of their new construction, unless the project is specifically for community housing. The town's select board will set the fee amount, which will be adjusted annually for inflation, and the money collected will go into a dedicated trust fund for housing projects. A building permit cannot be finalized until this fee is paid, and the town must review the program's effectiveness every seven years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5425: An Act authorizing the town of Southborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

This bill authorizes the town of Southborough to issue a new liquor license to Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc., allowing the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption at their location on Coslin Drive. The license will operate under standard state regulations but is explicitly exempt from a specific section of the General Laws regarding certain restrictions. The law also establishes rules for transferring the license to other businesses at the same address and requires the return of the license to the town if it is cancelled or no longer in use.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5445: An Act relative to the issuance of certain liquor licenses in the city of Easthampton

This bill allows the city of Easthampton to issue up to eight new liquor licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages. These licenses must be issued according to existing state laws, with one specific exception regarding certain transfer restrictions. The city cannot move these new licenses to a different location within the city, but they can be transferred to a new business at the same address if all taxes and fees are paid. If a license holder stops operating or fails to renew, the license returns to the city to be issued to a new applicant at that same location.