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  1. H 5188 An Act establishing a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in the Commonwealth 2026-04-17
    Sponsor: Hadley Luddy (D) Bill Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-2
  2. H 1366 An Act to protect medically fragile children 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Sean Garballey (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  3. H 4890 An Act relative to the maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Tackey Chan (D) Bill Read second and ordered to a third reading
  4. H 4702 An Act exempting the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leominster from the civil service law 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Natalie M. Higgins (D) Bill Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
  5. H 2 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Maura T. Healey Bill Accompanied H5500
  6. H 282 An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: David M. Rogers (D) Bill Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  7. S 3058 Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth. 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Bill Accompanied by S2922
  8. H 5317 An Act authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Kevin G. Honan (D) Bill Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
  9. H 1379 An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Michael P. Kushmerek (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  10. HD 5986 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  11. H 5375 An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Bill Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
  12. HD 5988 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 Dukes County Correctional Facility for the third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  13. H 5384 An Act authorizing Craig Riley to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Andres X. Vargas (D) Bill Referred to the committee on Public Service
  14. HD 5991 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  15. HD 5996 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  16. SD 3787 An Act establishing the Firefighter Staffing Grant Program 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Michael D. Brady (D) Proposed Bill Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
  17. H 5383 An Act granting the town of Oxford 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Joseph D. McKenna (R) Bill Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
  18. S 2963 An Act authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D) Bill Read second and ordered to a third reading
  19. S 3033 An Act authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Michael F. Rush (D) Bill Read second and ordered to a third reading
  20. SD 3850 Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund April 2026 Report 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Department of Economic Research Proposed Bill Placed on file
  21. HD 5993 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 Middlesex County Correctional Facility for the third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  22. HD 5987 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 Bristol County Correctional Facility for the third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  23. HD 5994 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  24. H 5378 An Act authorizing the town of Marion to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Mark D. Sylvia (D) Bill Senate concurred
  25. H 1402 An Act to protect MassHealth applicants facing undue hardship 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Bridget Plouffe (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  26. HD 5995 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  27. HD 5992 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  28. H 5280 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects 2026-04-16
    Bill Committee of conference appointed (Rodrigues-Comerford-O'connor), in concurrence
  29. HD 5989 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  30. H 4321 An Act authorizing the Dalton Fire District to continue the employment of interim fire chief Christopher Francis Cachat 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Leigh Davis (D) Bill Read third and passed to be engrossed
  31. HD 5997 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  32. SD 3846 An Act providing for improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and increasing the utilization of the designated port area 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Sal N. DiDomenico (D) Proposed Bill Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  33. H 5379 An Act relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (R) Bill Senate concurred
  34. HD 5990 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 third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  35. SD 3851 Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Transfer Schedule 2026 Update 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Office of the Comptroller Proposed Bill Placed on file
  36. HD 5985 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 Barnstable County Correctional Facility for the third quarter of calendar year 2025 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Proposed Bill Placed on file
  37. H 5374 An Act expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Hadley Luddy (D) Bill Senate concurred
  38. H 762 An Act relative to home care services 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Mark J. Cusack (D) Bill Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  39. H 4498 An Act regulating elections in the town of Conway 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Natalie M. Blais Bill Read third and passed to be engrossed
  40. H 1382 An Act to promote continuity of health coverage for children 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: John J. Lawn, Jr. (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  41. H 1371 An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Natalie M. Higgins (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  42. H 4203 An Act providing for the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Andres X. Vargas (D) Bill Read third and passed to be engrossed
  43. H 5500 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Bill Further action postponed until Monday, April 27, 2026
  44. H 5380 An Act exempting the positions of police chief and deputy police chief in the city of Medford from the civil service law 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Paul J. Donato (D) Bill Senate concurred
  45. S 3050 An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Bill Amendment #5 (Eldridge) adopted
  46. H 3509 An Act relative to automatic re-enrollment in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R) Bill Read second and ordered to a third reading
  47. H 242 An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Paul J. Donato (D) Bill Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
  48. H 4259 An Act designating the Weider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell tennis courts 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Rob Consalvo (D) Bill House concurred in the Senate amendment
  49. H 3735 An Act relative to Massachusetts identification cards 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: Adrian C. Madaro (D) Bill Read second and ordered to a third reading
  50. H 1403 An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children 2026-04-16
    Sponsor: David M. Rogers (D) Bill Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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