H5377

Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

Introduced·4/15/26
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Massachusetts H5377 proposes mid-year appropriations for FY26, including funds for snow and ice removal, social media protections for minors, and.

Massachusetts H5377 proposes mid-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to supplement existing appropriations and fund various state activities and projects. Key provisions include $159.8 million for snow and ice removal costs, $14.1 million for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, and $12.5 million for sheriffs' no-cost calls. The bill also mandates social media protections for minors, requiring platforms to implement default privacy and safety settings, restrict access to addictive features, and provide tools for flagging unwanted content.

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History

Jun 10

House

Reported, in part, by H5493

Apr 15

House

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means