A communication from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (see Section 39 of Chapter 7C of the General Laws) submitting a listing of the Commonwealth’s real property holdings and leased property for fiscal year 2026

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

DCAMM must compile and submit the Commonwealth’s FY2026 real property and leased assets inventory for oversight, planning, and potential asset actions.

Placed on file

Summary of Bill HD 6076 (194th MA Legislature)

Purpose and intent

This bill authorizes and provides for the consideration of the Commonwealth’s real property holdings and leased properties for fiscal year 2026.

Specifically, it represents a communication from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) pursuant to Section 39 of Chapter 7C of the General Laws, submitting a listing of the Commonwealth’s real property assets and related leased properties for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key provisions

DCAMM submission: The bill formalizes DCAMM’s annual listing requirement, ensuring the state’s real property inventory for FY2026 is compiled and reported as mandated by law.

Scope of listing: The inventory includes both owned real property (e.g., state buildings, parcels, campuses) and leased properties (leases the Commonwealth occupies or uses).

Compliance mechanism: By placing the communication on file, the bill acknowledges receipt and makes the listing part of the legislative record for oversight, budgeting, and planning purposes.

Who and what is affected

State agencies and departments: All entities with property owned or leased that fall under DCAMM’s purview or that are listed by DCAMM will be represented in the FY2026 inventory.

DCAMM: Acts as the central agency responsible for compiling, updating, and presenting the capital asset listing as required by statute.

Legislature and planning bodies: Gains access to an official, comprehensive inventory to inform capital planning, asset management strategies, and potential disposals or re-leasing opportunities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Placed on file as of May 26, 2026.

Process: The bill formalizes the annual reporting process for real property assets in accordance with Section 39 of Chapter 7C of the General Laws, serving as a verified record for the fiscal year 2026 property listing.

Next steps: The listed properties may be used to guide budgetary decisions, asset optimization, and policy discussions related to capital assets in future sessions.

Potential impact

Enhances transparency about the Commonwealth’s real estate footprint.

Supports data-driven capital planning, asset management, and potential real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, or lease renegotiations) by providing an up-to-date inventory.

Enables lawmakers and state officials to assess space utilization, compliance with statutory requirements, and the need for investments in infrastructure or divestment of underutilized assets.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose as a communication from DCAMM to submit the FY2026 real property listing. It does not assess broader policy debates or fiscal implications beyond the inventory requirement.