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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
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