Amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield
Relative to amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Passed both chambersReferred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading · 2026-10-01
To provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty
Relative to pension benefits for surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
Relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission board
Relative to the membership of the board of the Group Insurance Commission. Public Service.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-30
To amend the civil rights law, in relation to reporting a non-emergency incident involving a member of a protected class
Relative to reporting non-emergency incidents involving members of protected classes. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
To strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors
Relative to prostitution. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
Enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors
Relative to enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) · 2026-03-26
To explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation
Relative to establishing a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation.
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means · 2026-03-23
Recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trends
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition of Tricia Farley-Bouvier that the Department of Public Health add electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) to the list of diseases dangerous to the public health. Public Health.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5234 · 2026-03-16
Relative to taxation of digital advertising services
Relative to taxation of digital advertising services. Revenue.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5205 · 2026-03-12
Codifying organizational standing
Relative to public interest organizations under employment discrimination laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
Not out of committeeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means · 2026-03-05
Establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis
For legislation to establish the offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H5169 · 2026-03-02
To protect against election misinformation
Relative to materially deceptive election-related communications. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Out of committeeNew draft substituted, see H5093 · 2026-02-11
To assure quality foster care
Relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H4883 · 2025-12-31
Relating to threats of suicide while in court custody (Stavri’s Law)
Relative to threats of suicide while in court custody. The Judiciary.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a new draft, see H4859 · 2025-12-31
Transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate
For legislation to further regulate the Office of the Child Advocate. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Not out of committeeAccompanied a study order, see H4883 · 2025-12-31
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