Massachusetts State Legislation

Bill would let East Bridgewater place liens on property for unpaid local charges, with bylaw approval required.

Webster's licensing authority could grant one extra off-premises alcohol license at Pine View Plaza.

Five named fire district members could serve until age 72 in Montague Center and Turners Falls districts. Districts may require annual medical exams.

Massachusetts lawmakers would require full-time firefighters to receive recurring cancer screenings every three years after hire, covering 11 cancer types through employer health plans.

Wayland's licensing authority could grant up to 10 licenses for on-premise alcohol sales. The licenses would be limited to three zones and non-transferable outside them.

The bill would allow Ludlow's licensing authority to grant up to three additional on-premises liquor licenses within a mapped district. Licenses remain subject to existing state law and district boundaries.

Bill would extend Hanover's on-premises alcohol licenses deadline from 2026 to 2029.

Avon's licensing authority could grant a named business an off-premises liquor license for all alcohol, under a bill.

House order would let the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee study House document 5516 during a recess and report by December 31, 2026.

Bill would require sensors on all school buses and create a grant program; rules due in 180 days, sensors take effect 360 days after rules.

The bill would let Wellesley officials publish required notices online or in a repository, replacing exclusive print publication. It requires a majority vote or officer discretion.

Bill would authorize Dighton to appoint retired officers as special police; appointees gain police powers during details and are reappointed annually.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission would require prior approval for transfers of more than 10% of a racing license stake, with interim authorization possible during review.

Pittsfield voters would decide in 2027 on a bill to extend councilors' and school committee terms to four years, with first four-year terms in 2031.

Millis seniors could receive an annual property tax exemption tied to increases from school building borrowing; the board of assessors would set annual amounts and approve qualifiers.