Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 5238: A communication from the Essex District Attorney’s Office (see Section 24W(e) of Chapter 90 of the General Laws) submitting a report on its fiscal year 2025 Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund (Melanie’s Law)

Introduced Last action October 16, 2025: Placed on file

Plain-language summary

HD 5238 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A communication from the Essex District Attorney’s Office (see Section 24W(e) of Chapter 90 of the General Laws) submitting a report on its fiscal year 2025 Operating Under the Influence Deterrent Trust Fund (Melanie’s Law). Primary sponsor: Essex County District Attorney. Most recent recorded action (October 16, 2025): Placed on file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Essex County District Attorney.