Acts

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• Chapter 1 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.58 A) Approved by the Governor, February 28, 2025
• Chapter 2 AN ACT EXTENDING CERTAIN COVID-19 MEASURES ADOPTED DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY (see House, No. H.62 A) Approved by the Governor, March 28, 2025
• Chapter 3 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.4100 ) Approved by the Governor, May 15, 2025
• Chapter 4 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see Senate, No. S.2521 ) Approved by the Governor, May 29, 2025
• Chapter 5 AN ACT DESIGNATING JUNE 7 AS TOURETTE SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY (see Senate, No. S.2152 A) Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2025
• Chapter 6 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANDREW SETERA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2508 ) Approved by the Governor, June 11, 2025
• Chapter 7 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4227 ) Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2025
• Chapter 8 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.4237 ) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2025
• Chapter 9 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 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 (see House, No. H.4240 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 4, 2025
• Chapter 10 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JATO CHARLOTIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4182 ) Approved by the Governor, July 4, 2025
• Chapter 11 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR STEVEN FORGET, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.4103 ) Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2025
• Chapter 12 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARK KRATMAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4161 ) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2025
• Chapter 13 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIEL YENDER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4104 ) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2025
• Chapter 14 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see Senate, No. S.2575 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2025
• Chapter 15 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY WATER TO THE LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT WITHIN THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD (see House, No. H.972 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2025
• Chapter 16 AN ACT STRENGTHENING HEALTH CARE PROTECTIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2543 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2025
• Chapter 17 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.4307 ) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2025
• Chapter 18 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF A CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF HARDWICK (see House, No. H.4004 ) Approved by the Governor, August 20, 2025
• Chapter 19 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT TIRO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2580 ) Approved by the Governor, August 21, 2025
• Chapter 20 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF CHESHIRE'S SPECIAL ELECTION (see House, No. H.801 ) Approved by the Governor, August 20, 2025
• Chapter 21 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD IN THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT (see House, No. H.4245 ) Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2025
• Chapter 22 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES CARUSO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4230 ) Approved by the Governor, September 5, 2025
• Chapter 23 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CARLOS BORGES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4322 ) Approved by the Governor, September 5, 2025
• Chapter 24 AN ACT DISSOLVING THE WELLESLEY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (see House, No. H.4139 ) Approved by the Governor, September 5, 2025
• Chapter 25 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ALEXANDRA SCHWARTZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE (see House, No. H.4323 ) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2025
• Chapter 26 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF BOURNE (see House, No. H.4364 ) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2025
• Chapter 27 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE (see House, No. H.4156 ) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2025
• Chapter 28 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANKITA GAJENDRA PATEL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4427 ) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2025
• Chapter 29 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GREGORY BAKER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (see Senate, No. S.2560 ) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2025
• Chapter 30 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF MEDFORD (see House, No. H.4263 ) Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2025
• Chapter 31 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE (see House, No. H.4445 ) Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2025
• Chapter 32 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MACHADO-JOSEPH DISEASE AWARENESS DAY (see House, No. H.3298 ) Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2025
• Chapter 33 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4530 ) Approved by the Governor, September 22, 2025
• Chapter 34 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE 2026 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION DATE (see House, No. H.4531 ) Approved by the Governor, September 23, 2025
• Chapter 35 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MELROSE TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3979 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2025
• Chapter 36 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON TO GRANT 10 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3893 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2025
• Chapter 37 AN ACT TO INCREASE THE INCOME LIMIT FOR THE SENIOR TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM IN THE TOWN OF IPSWICH (see House, No. H.3156 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2025
• Chapter 38 AN ACT EXPANDING THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WESTON (see House, No. H.4158 ) Approved by the Governor, October 8, 2025
• Chapter 39 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAUL STARVASKI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4426 ) Approved by the Governor, October 8, 2025
• Chapter 40 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND BRANCH LIBRARY SPACE IN THE DORCHESTER SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.4532 ) Approved by the Governor, October 8, 2025
• Chapter 41 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY OF HOLYOKE (see House, No. H.360 ) Approved by the Governor, October 10, 2025
• Chapter 42 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE GLOUCESTER FISHERIES COMMISSION (see Senate, No. S.2566 ) Approved by the Governor, October 16, 2025
• Chapter 43 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4273 ) Approved by the Governor, October 16, 2025
• Chapter 44 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF APPOINTED TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF BERKLEY (see House, No. H.2320 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2025
• Chapter 45 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING STABILIZATION FUNDS IN THE TOWN OF LEICESTER (see House, No. H.4136 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2025
• Chapter 46 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANA C. CONTRERAS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.1596 A) Approved by the Governor, October 24, 2025
• Chapter 47 AN ACT RE-AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SWANSEA TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4276 ) Approved by the Governor, October 24, 2025
• Chapter 48 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4413 ) Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2025
• Chapter 49 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY TO INCREASE THE RESIDENCY LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (see House, No. H.4140 ) Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2025
• Chapter 50 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF NORTON TO MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS (see House, No. H.4348 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2025
• Chapter 51 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH (see House, No. H.4056 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2025
• Chapter 52 AN ACT REMOVING THE TOWN OF HULL FROM THE EASTERN REGIONAL COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (see House, No. H.2313 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2025
• Chapter 53 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KATHLEEN RODRIGUE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER (see House, No. H.4521 A) Approved by the Governor, November 6, 2025
• Chapter 54 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHARON (see House, No. H.4009 ) Approved by the Governor, November 6, 2025
• Chapter 55 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF NATICK FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3901 ) Approved by the Governor, November 6, 2025
• Chapter 56 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE HILLS RECEIPTS FOR THE TOWN OF CONWAY (see House, No. H.2251 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2025
• Chapter 57 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CANDY J. PIKE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.4514 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2025
• Chapter 58 AN ACT UPDATING THE LINKAGE EXACTION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD (see House, No. H.4252 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2025
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD TO ESTABLISH FINES RELATED TO PARKING VIOLATIONS (see Senate, No. S.2528 ) Approved by the Governor, November 12, 2025
• Chapter 60 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO LEASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 124 WATERTOWN STREET (see House, No. H.4205 ) Approved by the Governor, November 12, 2025
• Chapter 61 AN ACT CHANGING THE TERM OF THE ELECTED OFFICE OF MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF HOLDEN (see House, No. H.4211 ) Approved by the Governor, November 12, 2025
• Chapter 62 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHARON (see House, No. H.1024 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2025
• Chapter 63 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT (see Senate, No. S.23 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2025
• Chapter 64 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF HERBERT A. CHAFFEE, II (see Senate, No. S.1830 ) Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2025
• Chapter 65 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FILLING OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF WARD 7 COUNCILOR IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH (see House, No. H.4170 ) Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2025
• Chapter 66 AN ACT DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 22 AS MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (see House, No. H.3388 ) Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2025
• Chapter 67 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ERIC J. IWANIEC, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.1590 A) Approved by the Governor, November 19, 2025
• Chapter 68 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VITAL STATISTICS (see House, No. H.4249 ) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2025
• Chapter 69 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF APPOINTED TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON (see House, No. H.4135 ) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2025
• Chapter 70 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE CITY OF LOWELL. (see House, No. H.4772 ) Approved by the Governor, November 24, 2025
• Chapter 71 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF IPSWICH TO ELIMINATE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TOWN MANAGER (see House, No. H.4243 A) Approved by the Governor, November 24, 2025
• Chapter 72 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RELEASE OR AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN USE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE FOXBOROUGH STATE HOSPITAL. (see Senate, No. S.2141 ) Approved by the Governor, November 24, 2025
• Chapter 73 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4761 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2025
• Chapter 74 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMONWEALTH TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF UPTON ACQUIRED FOR CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2576 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2025
• Chapter 75 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO RELEASE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION RESTRICTIONS OVER LAND OWNED BY WESTFORD GATEWAY, LLC (see House, No. H.4362 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2025
• Chapter 76 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF PALMER TO GRANT 5 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.4282 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2025
• Chapter 77 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN A. HILLIGER, A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER (see House, No. H.2879 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2025
• Chapter 78 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AFFORDABLE CAR RENTALS (see Senate, No. S.2616 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2025
• Chapter 79 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON A TRANSIT WORKER (see House, No. H.4645 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2025