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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2088: An Act relative to modernizing the estate tax

This bill modernizes Massachusetts' estate tax by establishing a $5 million exemption threshold for estates of deceased Massachusetts residents. Estates with a federal taxable estate valued at $5 million or less (after certain deductions) will owe no state tax, effective for deaths on or after July 1, 2022. For estates exceeding this threshold, the tax is calculated based on the federal taxable estate reduced by $5 million, with the exemption amount adjusted annually to reflect changes in Massachusetts wages. The changes apply to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2024, and aim to align state tax policy with current economic conditions.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRaises estate tax exemption threshold, reducing state tax revenue for qualifying estates90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1995: An Act updating the estate tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1995) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to update the estate tax bring Massachusetts in line with the federal level threshold for taxable estates and credits. Revenue.
Ryan Fattman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2075: An Act relative to providing direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax threshold for no tax status, providing direct relief to residents by reducing tax burden on lower/middle income earners.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2056: An Act relative to relieving minors of income tax obligations

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to relieving minors of income tax obligations. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by relieving minors of income tax obligations, directly supporting fiscal responsibility in tax policy.90% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1976: An Act abolishing the death tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAbolishing the death tax directly reduces state revenue, opposing tax collection under Budget & Taxes. Explicitly targets taxation policy.95% confidence
Ryan Fattman (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1944: An Act relative to the exemption of private pension income from taxation

By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Thomas Egan and Sean Reid for legislation to exempt private pension income from taxation. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts private pension income from taxation, providing tax relief for retirees, aligning with support indicators for middle/lower income tax relief.95% confidence
Brendan Crighton (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1990: An Act relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill targets state personal income tax relief for low-income earners, directly providing tax reduction as a fiscal support measure for this group.95% confidence
Ryan Fattman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 23, 2026

H 4767: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

H 4767 requires health care employers in Massachusetts (including hospitals, mental health facilities, and certain state-operated care facilities) to create and maintain workplace violence prevention programs. Employers must conduct annual risk assessments covering factors like working alone, high-crime areas, and patient behavior, then develop written plans with employee training, reporting systems, and crisis response teams. The law mandates specific provisions such as staff training on reporting violence, post-incident debriefings, and designated senior managers for crisis response. Violations can result in fines up to $2,000 per offense, and employees cannot be retaliated against for reporting safety concerns.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates healthcare employers to implement violence prevention programs, including training and risk assessments, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 3182: An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements

By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3182) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill authorizes using conservation land for road improvements, which restricts protected areas and weakens conservation efforts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes using conservation land for road improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 3110: An Act designating the Marion Stoddart riverwalk

By Mr. Cronin and Ms.Scarsdale of Pepperell, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3110) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to designate the Marion Stoddart riverwalk in the town of Groton. Environment and Natural Resources.
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