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Massachusetts Law News
In Massachusetts, law news means state court rulings, new statutes and regulations taking effect, constitutional challenges and the legal fights that shape state policy. This page covers the courts and the legislation they interpret.
Recent news
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Court Upholds Age Requirement for HandgunsThe state's top court confirmed that individuals must be at least 21 years old to obtain a handgun license.
October 15, 2026
Massachusetts Court Upholds State Vaccine MandateThe ruling affirms the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a social worker denied a religious exemption.
October 14, 2026
Massachusetts Affirmed License Revocation for Ambulance ServiceThe Division of Administrative Law Appeals backed the state's decision to strip McCall Transportation of its operating license.
October 12, 2026
PETA Sued UMass Over Research Committee RecordsThe group is challenging the redaction of committee member identities in records provided by UMass.
October 8, 2026
Massachusetts Court Heard Gun Permit CaseThe Supreme Judicial Court evaluated police authority to deny firearm licenses based on applicant character.
October 5, 2026
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Named Legacy Law FirmMass Lawyers Weekly has honored the firm for its sustained practice across more than five decades.
October 1, 2026
Appeals Court Reversed Ruling on Healthcare CostsThe Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a decision regarding disallowed medical costs for Linda Manor.
September 25, 2026
Court Upheld Denial of Disability BenefitsA federal judge ruled that an insurance company's denial of long-term disability benefits was not arbitrary or capricious.
September 18, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Gun Law in 2026Residents will weigh in on Question 9, a 116-page gun control measure, during the November 2026 general election.
September 18, 2026
Massachusetts Court Upheld MBTA Housing LawThe Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the MBTA Communities Act.
This section follows state and federal rulings that reach Massachusetts, bills signed into law, filings that test their constitutionality, and the legal reasoning behind major policy decisions. Coverage reaches from the state's highest courts to trial-level dockets across the commonwealth. Statutes passed on Beacon Hill often take effect months after signing, so timing is reported separately from passage. Appeals and constitutional questions are the two threads that tend to run through the longest stories.