S 1816 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax

This bill proposes changes to the Massachusetts estate tax, which applies to the value of a person's assets when they pass away. The legislation would directly affect individuals in Massachusetts who own significant wealth and are subject to this state-level tax. Specific details regarding how the tax calculation or exemptions would change are not included in the provided text, as the bill is currently under review by the Revenue Committee. The measure aims to adjust the rules governing how estates are taxed upon inheritance within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 13, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Ryan Fattman
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
MA
Worcester and Hampden