Recently active Massachusetts legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • H.5657 · Proposed state law · Filed August 10, 2026

    Establish sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan

    The bill would require the Massachusetts Department of Correction to establish a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan, a staff member.

    Headed for a floor vote Reported out of committee, step 3 of 5 updated August 31, 2026

  • H.5628 · Proposed state law · Filed August 6, 2026

    Add medical-review for suspected abuse cases in DCF policy

    The Massachusetts House bill H5628 would amend Section 51B of Chapter 119 to require a physician or nurse to consult if a child’s diagnosed medical condition could be misinterpreted as abuse.

    A committee backed it Reported out of committee, step 3 of 5 updated August 6, 2026

  • H.5631 · Proposed state law · Filed July 31, 2026

    Provide cancer screening access for firefighters via health plans

    The bill would require access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans provided by the public employer.

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

  • H.5626 · Proposed state law · Filed July 30, 2026

    Improve outcomes for limb loss and limb difference

    This bill, H5626, is an Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference.

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

  • H.5621 · Proposed state law · Filed July 29, 2026

    Expand dementia training for police and first responders

    House bill H5621 would broaden dementia training for law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services, and hospitals.

    A committee is reviewing it In committee, step 2 of 5 updated July 30, 2026