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Massachusetts Legislature Passes the FutureTech Act
July 24, 2024Today the Massachusetts Legislature enacted the FutureTech Act, taking action on a $1.26 billion bond authorization to modernize the Commonwealth’s digital infrastructure and create safer and more accessible experiences for residents and employees alike.
Fact Sheet: An Act relative to long term care and assisted living
July 22, 2024An Act relative to long term care and assisted living introduces comprehensive reforms to protect residents by improving oversight and standards in Massachusetts for assisted living residences (ALRs) and long-term care facilities. The bill reflects a commitment to ensuring that aging residents have access to the high-quality care they deserve, delivered by qualified staff. It seeks to build confidence in management of facilities by strengthening oversight and creating provisions to help ensure that facilities do not sacrifice quality of care because of financial difficulties. It also introduces protections for LGBTQ+ residents and mandates outbreak response planning at long-term care facilities.
Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
July 19, 2024Today, the Legislature enacted a $58 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), resolving differences between the versions of the budget passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate earlier this year. The FY25 conference committee report maintains fiscal responsibility while delivering historic levels of investment in every level of education, transportation regional equity, workforce development and health care, reflecting the Legislature’s ongoing commitment to delivering on affordability for residents and economic competitiveness for the Commonwealth.
Senate Passes Health Care Reform Boosting Safeguards Against For-Profit Entities
July 18, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and treatment.
Senate Passes $2.86 Billion Boost to Life Sciences, Climate Tech, A.I., and Small Businesses
July 11, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a comprehensive economic development bill that makes bold investments in life sciences, climate tech, and small businesses, building on Massachusetts’ national leadership and creating an environment where businesses and workers thrive.
Massachusetts Senate Votes to Raise the Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction to Include 18-Year-Olds
July 11, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate voted to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include residents who are 18-years-old. The initiative, known as “Raise the Age” by advocates, is proven to decrease crime and improve public safety by allowing emerging adults who are 18 years old—the typical age of a senior in high school—to be tried as juveniles instead of adults for certain crimes.
Senate Votes to Inject $5.4B into Housing, Put Homeownership and Affordable Units in Reach
June 27, 2024The Massachusetts Senate took action today to address the state’s housing crisis. S.2834, An Act relative to affordable homes—also known as the Affordable Homes Act—authorizes $5.4 billion in borrowing and makes crucial policy changes with the goal of building new housing, accelerating the rehabilitation of existing housing, reducing barriers to development, and promoting affordable housing.
Senate Takes Bold Action to Supercharge Clean Energy Adoption Statewide
June 25, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate passed comprehensive climate legislation to make systemic changes to the state’s clean energy infrastructure that will help the state achieve its net zero emissions by 2050 goals, expand electric vehicle (EV) use and infrastructure, and protect residents and ratepayers. The bill passed the upper chamber by a vote of 38-2.