Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 752) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to promote financial literacy, wealth-building, and economic opportunity for all, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2988).
This bill is a procedural document that transmits the Statutory Basis Financial Report for fiscal year 2025 from the Office of the Comptroller to the state legislature. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal record of the state's financial status for that fiscal year. The report contains detailed financial data and tables showing budget figures and expenditures from previous years for reference purposes.
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-1075 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Workforce Competitiveness FY26 Trust Fund Transfer Schedule report
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to health insurance.
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Homar Gómez for legislation to prevent certain denials by insurers for medically necessary services. Financial Services.
Report of Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association (pursuant to line Item 8910-1000 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Hampden County Sheriff's Office Prison Industries Retained Revenue FY25 report
Senate, March 5, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 676) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to dental insurance plans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 700) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation requiring insurance companies to notify policyholders of the use of drones; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the divestment from entity which manufactures, produces, promotes, sells, or distributes holds weapons of mass destruction, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2989).
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Committee to investigate eight related bills concerning employment, unemployment assistance, and workplace safety. The committee will study issues including e-verify employment verification, paid family leave, hazard pay for essential workers, the structure of the Employment Relations Board, unemployment fraud prevention, online benefits portal improvements, and job site safety regulations. The committee must complete its investigation and submit findings with legislative recommendations by December 31, 2026. This procedural measure does not enact new laws but directs a study to inform potential future legislation.
This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to prevent companies from using software to coordinate rental prices among landlords. It defines "service providers" as any entity that collects rental data and recommends prices to landlords, and prohibits landlords from paying these services to set or influence rent amounts. The law also bans agreements among landlords not to compete with each other on pricing and makes it easier for tenants to sue for violations by removing barriers like arbitration clauses and class-action waivers. Landlords who violate the rules could face legal penalties, and successful plaintiffs would be entitled to recover their legal costs and attorney fees.
Department of Revenue (pursuant to Section 1(e) of Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2018) submitting its updated Tax Expenditure Review Commission 2026 report
This bill directs the Massachusetts House Committee on Financial Services to investigate and study eight related bills concerning dental insurance, ambulance payments, direct dental care agreements, universal dental care access, pregnancy enrollment in health plans, periodontal treatments, patient discharges, and for-profit healthcare regulations. The committee is authorized to conduct this review during a legislative recess and must submit its findings and any proposed legislation by December 31, 2026. This procedural measure does not enact new healthcare policies itself but instead initiates a formal review process to gather information and recommendations on these specific healthcare topics.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to alternative health care and dentistry.
