Mass. House passes $561M catch-all bill, including policies from AI to horse race bets

Mass. House passes $561M catch-all bill, including policies from AI to horse race bets

An economic development bill the Legislature generally takes up every other July tends to become a vehicle for representatives' end-of-session priorities that they haven't been able to move into another piece of legislation. The policies in the bill include a slew of grant programs, artificial intelligence sector investments and a pilot program to allow some uses of psychedelic substances.

Massachusetts House Okays Bill Allowing Residential on Church-Owned Land

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to approve a bill that would allow churches, synagogues and other religious institutions to build housing on their property. Known as Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY), the measure passed as part of a $561-million economic development and competitiveness bond bill. It needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. Maura Healey before becoming law. The YIGBY bill would allow religious entit…

House Passes $561 Million Economic-Development Measure

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Massachusetts House passes $561M policy-heavy catch-all bill; here's what's in it from AI to horse race bets

Sam Drysdale and Katie Castellani STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, July 8, 2026.....After disposing of nearly 700 amendments and adding about $136 million to the bottom line, the House passed a $561 million, policy-heavy catch-all economic development bill Wednesday night. An economic development bill the