Recently active Massachusetts legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • H.5664 · Proposed state law · Filed August 4, 2026

    Authorize release of use restrictions for Malden property

    This bill would authorize the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to release or amend certain use restrictions on land at 89 Summer Street in Malden, formerly the Malden District Court site.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 31, 2026

  • H.5661 · Proposed state law · Filed August 20, 2026

    Authorize Belmont to raise senior tax abatements limits

    The bill would allow Belmont to increase asset, income, and benefit limits for seniors applying for property tax abatements, by more than the cost of living in any year.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 24, 2026

  • H.5646 · Directive to the legislature itself · Introduced August 10, 2026

    Authorize Study of Salem Taxes and Fees

    This House order authorizes the committee on Revenue to examine House documents 5537 and 5538, which relate to taxes and fees in Salem.

    Moved to a rules committee updated August 10, 2026

  • H.5632 · Proposed state law · Filed July 31, 2026

    Refer H5632 to Senate Ways and Means for Review

    The bill H5632, An Act relative to school choice, moved from House Ways and Means and progressed through multiple readings before a third reading and engrossment.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 4, 2026

  • H.5625 · Proposed state law · Filed July 30, 2026

    Support new draft to strengthen Credit Union Share Insurance

    This matter is House Bill 5625, An Act relative to the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated August 4, 2026