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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2058: An Act establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2058) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for hearing aids, providing direct tax relief to eligible individuals under revenue policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit lowers out-of-pocket costs for hearing aids, improving access to essential medical devices under healthcare services.90% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2053: An Act establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit reduces individual tax burden for essential health services, providing targeted tax relief for middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credit for home health/hospice costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2082: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly establishes taxation on rolling stock for revenue, directly addressing tax policy under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2081: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock

This bill (S 2081) changes how transportation vehicles like trains, buses, and heavy equipment are taxed for state revenue purposes. It directly affects businesses that own or operate rolling stock, such as rail companies, bus fleets, and logistics operators. The key provision modifies tax rates or exemptions applied to these vehicles, shifting how their value is assessed for taxation. The bill aims to adjust state revenue collection by updating the tax framework specifically for this category of equipment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax rates/exemptions for rolling stock to adjust state revenue collection, directly impacting taxation policy and budget management.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2086: An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%

Senate Bill S 2086 proposes to reduce the state sales tax rate. Specifically, this legislation aims to lower the sales tax to 5%. This change would directly affect consumers, who would pay less sales tax on eligible purchases, and businesses, who would collect the adjusted tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces sales tax rate, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2040: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies occupancy excise tax collection on internet resellers, ensuring proper revenue generation for state budget without reducing tax burden.85% confidence
Mark Montigny (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2005: An Act authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit for semiconductor companies, a fiscal incentive promoting economic development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to semiconductor companies, directly funding tech sector infrastructure development per bill title and summary.85% confidence
Barry Finegold (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2078: An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical supplies from sales tax, providing tax relief for essential healthcare costs, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for patients and providers, directly improving healthcare affordability and access.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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