Massachusetts Bills

This bill is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that submits an annual report to the legislature. The report details the investigatory and disciplinary actions taken by the Board of Registration in Pharmacy during calendar year 2023. It includes statistical data on complaints, investigations, and disciplinary outcomes for that period. No new laws or policy changes are enacted by this submission.

This bill is a procedural communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services that submits the annual report of the Health Information Technology Council for the calendar year 2024. It documents the council's activities, including efforts to address complaints regarding restrictions on electronic health information access and updates to its member organizations. The document also highlights ongoing educational programs with significant participant attendance.

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

HD 5881 is a procedural communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance that submits a required report on the use of funds from the Communications Access Trust Fund. The report details how $1 million appropriated in the FY26 budget was distributed to the Department of Correction, while noting that an additional $22.5 million was requested in a supplemental budget to fully cover the costs of providing free phone calls, video visits, and emails to incarcerated individuals. It also outlines specific barriers to these services, such as a reported 180% increase in usage volume since the program began, and includes detailed data on call volumes and expenses for both state prisons and county sheriffs' offices.

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)

This bill is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities that submits its required Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Statement for the calendar years 2022 through 2024. The document outlines emissions reduction targets and progress for the residential, low-income, and commercial sectors. It does not enact new laws or change existing policies but serves to provide a formal report to the legislature on the state's environmental compliance status.

This bill is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that submits a report on the progress of the Green School Works Program. The document lists specific public schools across various districts, such as Boston Public Schools and Springfield Public Schools, along with their associated funding amounts ranging from approximately $173,000 to $5 million. All listed projects are noted as having an ongoing status, providing a snapshot of current investments in school infrastructure improvements.

This bill serves as a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025. The document provides statistical data regarding child welfare services, including age demographics, sibling placement rates, and educational outcomes for youth in care. It does not propose new legislation or policy changes but rather presents required reporting information under existing state laws.

Report of MassHealth (pursuant to Section 65(b) of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 annual report on the processes used to determine eligibility for Health Safety Net reimbursable health services

This bill submits the annual report for the Division of Occupational Licensure covering Fiscal Year 2026, which spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The document is a procedural filing required by state law and does not introduce new regulations or policy changes. It serves to provide official records of the division's activities during that specific period.

Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues July 2026 report