Massachusetts bills

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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.

19,127 bills

• HD 5970 Introduced
  A communication from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office (see Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting a report on its fiscal year 2026 expenditures for drug rehabilitation, drug education and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5960 Introduced
  A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 18H(b) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting the State 911 Annual Report for calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and the fiscal year 2025 Grant Expenditure Report
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5971 Introduced
  A communication from the Office of the Veteran Advocate (see Section 4 of Chapter 115B of the General Laws) submitting its annual report for fiscal year 2026
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• SD 2669 In committee
  An Act enabling local options for tenant protections
  Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the committee on Housing
• H 4575 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the town of Arlington's means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
  Sep 24, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
• SD 3760 In committee
  An Act requiring only one license plate
  Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the committee on Transportation
• SD 4251 Introduced
  Department of Environmental Protection Home Heating Oil Annual FY25 Report
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5963 Introduced
  A communication from the Division of Insurance (see Section 8M(d) of Chapter 26 of the General Laws) submitting the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Summary report for calendar year 2024
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• SD 4252 Introduced
  Highway Service Plazas Draft Lease Review
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5959 Introduced
  A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 18 ¾ (8) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS) annual report for calendar year 2024
  Sep 24, 2026: Placed on file
• H 5588 In committee
  An Act to designate regional lockup part of jail in Dukes County
  Sep 22, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
• H 5564 Became law
  An Act amending the charter of the town of Bellingham to allow the Director of Finance to serve as the Town Accountant
  Sep 22, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 219 of the Acts of 2026
• H 5248 Became law
  An Act authorizing the city of Beverly to continue the employment of John G. LeLacheur as police chief
  Sep 22, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2026
• H 5520 Passed House
  An Act exempting George Patrinos from the maximum age requirement age for the position of firefighter in the town of Dudley
  Sep 21, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
• H 1526 In committee
  An Act establishing a rent stabilization commission
  Sep 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
• H 5600 Passed House
  An Act establishing the term of office for the town manager of the town of Bridgewater
  Sep 21, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
• H 5678 In committee
  Study Order
  Sep 21, 2026: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
• H 1477 In committee
  An Act enabling local options for tenant protections
  Sep 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
• H 5497 Passed House
  An Act amending the town charter for the town of Plymouth
  Sep 21, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
• H 5675 In committee
  An Act regarding the disability pension for Richard Lopez
  Sep 21, 2026: Senate concurred
• H 1478 In committee
  An Act advancing the Massachusetts social housing program
  Sep 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
• H 5673 In committee
  An Act to increase the number of all alcohol licenses for restaurants in the town of Arlington
  Sep 21, 2026: Senate concurred
• SD 4250 Introduced
  Effectiveness of Workforce Development Services Report
  Sep 21, 2026: Placed on file
• S 3097 Passed Senate
  An Act amending the waterways capital improvement fund for the town of Dennis
  Sep 21, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
• SD 4249 Introduced
  MBTA Privatization Review #5: Warehousing and Logistics Contract with Mancon, LLC (2017 – 2026)
  Sep 21, 2026: Placed on file
• S 3186 In committee
  An Act conforming with the electoral count reform act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors
  Sep 21, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday November 3, 2026
• H 5676 In committee
  An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Arlington
  Sep 21, 2026: Senate concurred
• S 3271 In committee
  Election Laws - Extension Order
  Sep 21, 2026: Adopted
• H 1572 In committee
  An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard
  Sep 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5678 (under House Rule 27)
• H 5674 In committee
  An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Arlington
  Sep 21, 2026: Senate concurred
• H 5468 In committee
  An Act authorizing the town of Princeton to continue the employment of police officer Paul Quinn beyond the age of 65
  Sep 17, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)
• HD 5957 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Worcester County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5955 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Plymouth County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• S 3267 In committee
  An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Foxborough
  Sep 17, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
• SD 4239 Introduced
  EOTC January 2025 through August 2026 Permanent Rental Protections Report
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5950 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Franklin County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5956 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Suffolk County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• SD 4244 Introduced
  Berkshire District Attorney OUI Deterrent Trust Fund FY26 Report (Melanie’s Law)
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5946 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Berkshire County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• H 5671 In committee
  An Act authorizing the town of Eastham to expand the residential tax exemption to cover properties used as year-round housing
  Sep 17, 2026: Senate concurred
• H 5513 Passed House
  An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis
  Sep 17, 2026: Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
• H 5346 Passed Senate
  An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to convert a seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises
  Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
• H 5507 In committee
  An Act authorizing the Adams Fire District to allow firefighters to continue to serve past the age of 65
  Sep 17, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)
• HD 5954 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Norfolk County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• H 5670 In committee
  An Act pertaining to the laying out of streets, ways, and highways in the city of Holyoke
  Sep 17, 2026: Senate concurred
• H 5657 Passed House
  An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan
  Sep 17, 2026: Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
• HD 5952 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Hampshire County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5949 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Essex County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• HD 5951 Introduced
  A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Hampden County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file
• SD 4243 Introduced
  Prior Year Deficiency Report—FY2026, Accounts Payable & Final FY2026
  Sep 17, 2026: Placed on file