Massachusetts regulations

Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General's proposed regulation establishes unfair practice standards and disclosure requirements for assisted living residence operators; public hearing scheduled April 29, 2026.

Massachusetts regulation 957 CMR 3.00 establishes permanent payment obligations to the Center for Health Information and Analysis from acute hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and pharmacy benefit managers.

Massachusetts regulation 205 CMR 250.00 requires sports wagering operators to implement written policies preventing underage access, conduct monthly incident reporting, and restrict alcohol service near wagering areas for persons under 21.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulation establishes continuing disclosure and reporting obligations for sports wagering licensees operating under 205 CMR 239.00.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulation 205 CMR 238.00 establishes uniform accounting procedures and internal control standards for licensed sports wagering operators.

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families updates definitions in 110 CMR 2.00 to reflect current terminology, including revised "physical injury" definition and removal of outdated terms, effective for child welfare regulatory compliance.

PERAC proposes standard disclosure rules for Massachusetts retirement boards with a remote hearing May 21, 2026 and written comment deadline May 22, 2026.

Massachusetts emergency regulation updates harness horse racing definitions to align with ARCI standards (Version 19.1, December 8, 2025) and USTA rules (May 1, 2025) before the racing season opens April 13, 2026.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulation 205 CMR 138.00 establishes uniform standards of accounting procedures and internal controls for licensed gaming operators.

Massachusetts establishes base trip fee of $1.50 for high-occupancy shuttle vans at Boston-Logan International Airport effective April 20, 2026.

Massachusetts deer hunting regulation establishes open seasons for archery, shotgun, and primitive firearms with specific dates, sets bag limits of two antlered deer per person, and requires harvest reporting within 48 hours.

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families updates glossary definitions in 110 CMR 2.00, modernizing language for child welfare regulations including revised definitions of physical injury and removal of outdated terminology.

Massachusetts EOHHS proposes rate amendments for continuous skilled nursing agencies and independent nursing services, effective September 15, 2026, with a public hearing on April 28, 2026.

Massachusetts 321 CMR 3.00 hunting regulation transitions from emergency to final status effective December 19, 2025, after Fisheries and Wildlife Board approval on March 18, 2026.

Massachusetts permanent regulation 957 CMR 3.00 requires acute hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and pharmacy benefit managers to pay assessments to the Center for Health Information and Analysis under specified payment procedures.