An Act providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizens
This bill proposes to increase the income tax exemption amount for senior citizens in Massachusetts from $700 to $1,500. The change directly affects elderly residents who file state income tax returns, allowing them to exclude more of their income from taxation. By amending Section 3 of Chapter 62 in the state's General Laws, the legislation raises the specific dollar threshold used to determine this exemption.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 24, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Frost
RRepublican
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