Massachusetts Bills

This bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report detailing the number of summary process cases involving permanent rental protections, including filings, actions, and dispositions. The report will track case processing metrics such as the number of cases filed, dismissed, or resolved, along with the average number of days cases remain open each month. This provision directly affects the trial court's administrative reporting requirements and provides data on how summary process cases related to housing protections are handled. The bill does not change how cases are decided or what protections tenants receive, but instead establishes a transparency measure for monitoring case volumes and processing times.

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the legislature, submitting its annual report on timely actions, fees, and program improvements for fiscal year 2025. The document details the department's progress toward environmental goals, including evaluations of PFAS contamination in rivers and plans for a Clean Heat Standard. It also notes that all relevant plans and data are available online for public review. The bill is procedural in nature, requiring no new policy changes but rather documenting existing regulatory activities and compliance with state law.

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025, and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report

This bill requires the Disabled Persons Protection Commission to submit its second quarterly report for fiscal year 2026, covering the period from October through December 2025. The report will be filed under the specific statutory authority outlined in the Acts of 2025 and placed on file for public record. This procedural measure ensures ongoing transparency and accountability for the commission's activities during that quarter.

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

This bill is a procedural document that formally transmits financial data from the Office of the Comptroller regarding actual revenue tax and non-tax collections for fiscal year 2025. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official record of financial figures already collected by state authorities. The bill affects state administrative processes by ensuring these fiscal reports are properly filed and documented for public and governmental review. No new obligations or changes to existing regulations are introduced through this communication.

This bill requires the Department of Children and Families to submit an annual report for fiscal year 2024 covering specific sections of state law. The report will detail data on child welfare services, including statistics on youth in care across different age groups and sibling placement rates. The document also includes information on economically disadvantaged students and other program participation metrics. This procedural bill does not create new policies but instead mandates the submission of existing reporting requirements.

This bill requires the Department of Revenue to submit a monthly report on year-to-date net state tax revenue for December 2025. The legislation mandates that the Department of Revenue provide financial data to the public, including actual revenue figures and estimates. The report will include specific dollar amounts and percentage comparisons to help track state tax collection progress. This procedural bill affects state government transparency by ensuring regular updates on tax revenue performance.

This bill is a procedural document that formally submits the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's annual summary report on Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits for fiscal year 2025. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to place the report on file for record-keeping purposes. The report details how many evidence kits were received and tested, providing transparency on the state's handling of sexual assault evidence.

This bill formally submits a report from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health detailing how state mental health funds were distributed during fiscal year 2025. The document provides a breakdown of bedday utilization statistics across different geographic regions of the state, including Western, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Metro Boston areas, along with specific funding amounts for two mental health centers. The report serves as a record of financial and operational data for public transparency and does not create new laws or policies. It is a procedural document that places the submitted information on file for official record-keeping purposes.

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 92(p) of Chapter 71 of the General Laws) submitting its report on the implementation and fiscal impact of innovation schools.