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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4081: An Act relative to problem properties, enhancing fire safety and addressing resident displacement

HD 2365 establishes a Tenant Fire Safety Trust Fund to support fire safety programs for landlords and renters in multi-unit housing. It requires landlords to install and maintain fire safety devices (like smoke detectors) and provides tax deductions for these installations under state law. The bill also mandates that landlords displaced by fire provide renters with resources and insurance details, while requiring certificates of occupancy and fire inspections before new rentals in multi-unit buildings. Violations incur daily fines (up to $20/day) or escalating penalties, with 50% of collected fines funding local inspections and the Trust Fund. This directly affects landlords, property managers, and renters in Massachusetts residential properties.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses resident displacement (tenant protection) while focusing on fire safety and problem property taxation, aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3182: An Act relative to a capital gains tax credit for first time homebuyers

HD 3296 creates a refundable tax credit for Massachusetts first-time homebuyers who use capital gains from selling investments to cover their down payment. The credit amount equals the lesser of the capital gains tax owed on the sale or the down payment amount, directly benefiting eligible buyers. To qualify, the capital funds must be liquidated within 60 days before the property transfer. This bill specifically affects Massachusetts residents who haven't owned a home in the past three years and use investment proceeds for a primary residence down payment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides capital gains tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing tax burden on middle-income residents per tax relief indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for first-time homebuyers reduces purchase costs, directly increasing affordable housing access and aligning with housing support indicators.95% confidence
Christopher Markey (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3216: An Act supporting home sales to first-time home buyers

This bill creates a tax credit for sellers of residential properties in Massachusetts who sell to first-time home buyers using the home as their primary residence. Sellers would receive a credit equal to 50% of the profit (capital gain) from the sale, up to a maximum of $7,500 per transaction. The credit applies only to properties priced under $750,000, containing four or fewer dwelling units, and sold to buyers who have never owned a home before. The policy directly affects sellers meeting these criteria by reducing their tax liability on the sale.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for first-time home buyers, a direct tax relief measure for middle-income households, advancing fiscal policy to support housing affordability.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credits to reduce costs for first-time home buyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through financial incentives.92% confidence
Orlando Ramos (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3180: An Act relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for Massachusetts first-time homebuyers to cover actual closing costs. It directly affects Massachusetts residents who haven't owned a home in the past three years and paid closing costs (like appraisal, attorney, or inspection fees) when purchasing a home. The credit provides money back toward those specific closing costs, refundable even if the buyer owes no state income tax. The policy changes are concrete: it mandates a credit equal to the buyer's documented closing costs, not a fixed dollar amount.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing tax burden (tax relief for middle-income households). Directly advances tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for first-time homebuyers directly increases housing affordability and accessibility, aligning with support indicators for affordable housing funding.90% confidence
Christopher Markey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3278: An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

HD 3193 modifies Massachusetts' property transfer tax by creating graduated rates for home sales over $250,000. For sales between $250,000-$500,000, the tax rate increases to 1.1x the existing rate; higher tiers apply for sales exceeding $500,000, $1 million, and $2 million. The bill directly affects sellers of higher-value homes by increasing their tax burden, with all revenue from these higher rates required to fund housing initiatives. Specifically, the tax revenue must be split equally between housing crisis programs and Affordable Housing Act initiatives established under Chapter 150 of the 2024 Acts. (Note: The "existing rate" referenced is not specified in the bill text.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates graduated tax specifically to fund affordable housing, directly allocating revenue to a public service program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates graduated deed tax revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing access through dedicated financial mechanism.95% confidence
Chris Worrell (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3103: An Act to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit

This bill increases the deleading credit for rental property owners from $3,000 to $15,000 under Section 6(e) of Chapter 62. It directly affects rental property owners who remediate lead paint hazards in their units. The key provision is a simple monetary adjustment to the existing credit amount, making the remediation cost more affordable. The change applies to all qualifying rental housing units requiring lead paint removal. This is a straightforward funding adjustment with no additional requirements or new mechanisms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases income tax credit for rental housing deleading, providing tax relief through expanded fiscal support for housing remediation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases deleading tax credit for rental housing, advancing housing safety and quality through financial incentives for landlords.95% confidence
Sean Garballey (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3247: An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

HD 4088 provides tax incentives for corporations and individuals renovating abandoned buildings into housing projects. It allows a 10% deduction of renovation costs when calculating taxable income for qualifying projects. For housing developments, the bill exempts either the sale profits or rental income from taxable income for five years if units are rented out. These provisions apply specifically to projects certified under Chapter 23A and defined as "abandoned buildings" under Chapter 200A.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill regulates tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings to prevent abuse, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes development of abandoned buildings through tax deduction regulations, advancing housing development without restrictions.90% confidence
Mike Soter (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3201: An Act relative to tax credits for residents in manufactured housing communities

This bill creates a $1,500 tax credit for residents in Massachusetts manufactured housing communities who need to replace above-ground oil tanks for health and safety reasons. The credit applies specifically to residents removing tanks that require replacement due to safety hazards, following state guidelines. It directly affects residents living in manufactured housing communities who own such tanks. The provision requires tank replacement to meet Massachusetts safety standards, focusing on improving resident safety through financial assistance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for manufactured housing residents, providing tax relief to lower-income households per Budget & Taxes support indicators.90% confidence
Dave Muradian (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 690: An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cancer screening access for firefighters via employer health plans, expanding preventive care access under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates cancer screenings for firefighters via public employer health plans, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for a high-risk occupation.95% confidence
Brendan Crighton (D) · 21 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 2351: An Act exempting certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review

This bill exempts specific public transit and active transportation projects from Massachusetts' environmental review process (MEPA). It covers new bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, highway modifications to add transit lanes within existing space, conversion of highway shoulders to transit lanes, and expansion of bus or light rail service on existing routes. Projects must be led by a public agency, stay within current road space (with limited exceptions), avoid adding highway lanes or encouraging car use, and hold public meetings for large projects. This change aims to streamline approvals for transit and active transportation improvements without requiring environmental impact reports.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts public transit/active transportation projects from MEPA environmental review, removing mandatory impact assessments. This deregulation weakens environmental protection standards for covered projects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review, facilitating faster project approvals and supporting transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence
Cynthia Creem (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 865: An Act relative to the qualification of voters

HD 2760 amends voter qualification laws to disqualify individuals convicted of specific serious crimes. It adds that a person convicted of violations under Chapter 265 sections 13, 13b, 13b½, 16, or 24 (which include violent offenses punishable by life imprisonment) cannot vote. The bill directly affects voters with convictions for these particular crimes. This change expands the list of disqualifying offenses under existing voting laws. The key mechanism is adding these specific criminal sections to the list of convictions that prevent voting eligibility.
Dave Rogers (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 800: An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters

This bill establishes a permanent "Polling Location Accessibility Fund" to help cities and towns improve voting access for elderly and physically challenged voters. The fund, financed by annual appropriations and donations, provides competitive grants for physical modifications to polling locations (like removing barriers) and programs aimed at increasing voting participation among these groups during state and federal elections. Grants are administered by the state secretary, who decides awards based on published rules and available funding. Unspent funds carry over annually, ensuring continuous support for accessibility efforts.
Bruce Ayers (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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