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House Passes Bill to Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms in General Laws

November 5, 2025

Bill removes out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities

House Passes Bill Reforming Early Literacy Instruction

October 29, 2025

Other bills passed today include requiring financial literacy instruction, and updating the criteria for awarding a Seal of Biliteracy to high school seniors

House Passes Bill to Enhance Child Welfare Protections

October 22, 2025

Bill strengthens oversight, transparency, and accountability within the Commonwealth’s child welfare system

House Passes Legislation to Protect Public Transit Workers from Assault

October 22, 2025

Bill strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding current laws on assault and battery against public employees

House Passes Supplemental Budget to Close Fiscal Year 2025

October 15, 2025

Bill addresses budget deficiencies and makes new, limited investments in health care, life sciences, and sports and entertainment

Legislature Approves Support for Fiscally-Strained Health Care Institutions

September 18, 2025

Bill Directs $234 Million in Aid to Hospitals and Community Health Centers Around Massachusetts

Legislature Approves Road and Bridge Funding for Cities and Towns

August 1, 2025

Annual Chapter 90 legislation delivers funding for paving roads, easing traffic, and culvert and bridge improvements

Legislature Sends Midyear Supplemental Budget to Governor

July 31, 2025

Legislation protects students, strengthens the Massachusetts public defense system, and funds food security