S 1954 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

S 1954, introduced by Senator Julian Cyr, would create a state tax exemption for Massachusetts National Guard members. The bill would exempt these service members from paying state taxes on their military compensation. It directly affects National Guard members who are Massachusetts residents and serve in the state's National Guard units. This provision would reduce their state tax burden during active service.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jul 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Julian Cyr
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Cape and Islands