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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 2112: An Act relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates increased safety standards for construction workers, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence
Nick Collins (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3193: An Act establishing the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank

HD 3381 establishes a transfer fee on property sales in Dukes County towns (Martha’s Vineyard) to fund year-round affordable housing preservation. The bill requires purchasers to pay a fee of 0.5% to 2% on the portion of a property’s sale price exceeding a set threshold, with rates potentially varying by property type or price. The collected fees will support a regional housing trust fund managed by member towns to maintain properties as permanently affordable for low- and moderate-income households. This directly affects property buyers and sellers in Dukes County, with the fee applying to most real estate transactions to generate dedicated funding for housing.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishing a housing bank funds affordable housing initiatives, directly aligning with support indicators like funding housing programs.95% confidence
Thomas Moakley (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 1924: An Act increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases jet fuel excise tax for revenue generation, directly advancing state budget funding through tax policy.95% confidence
Mike Barrett (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3085: An Act providing incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries

HD 4011 creates tax credits to support Massachusetts-based digital interactive media companies, such as video game developers and interactive entertainment producers. It offers a 25% credit on payroll costs for companies with qualifying production expenses exceeding $50,000 in the state, excluding salaries over $1 million per employee. Companies producing in designated "gateway municipalities" receive an additional credit on Massachusetts production expenses. The bill also establishes a dedicated division within the Massachusetts Film Office to manage these incentives and promote the industry. This policy directly affects eligible digital media producers meeting the cost and location thresholds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives for digital media industries, a form of tax relief directly addressing taxation policy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax incentives to digital interactive media/entertainment industries, directly funding and supporting growth in technology sector.95% confidence
Dan Donahue (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3073: An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits

This bill increases tax credits for low-income families with children by boosting the credit percentage by 5 percentage points for each qualifying child beyond three. It allows families without a Social Security Number to claim the credit using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and creates a new $600 credit per qualifying dependent (including elderly or disabled relatives). The changes apply to tax years starting January 1, 2025, and require the state to provide multilingual outreach about tax credits through websites, employers, and social service programs. The bill directly affects families meeting federal eligibility rules for tax credits but facing barriers like lacking an SSN or needing assistance navigating the system.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhanced tax credits provide direct tax relief to families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2083: An Act increasing the conservation land tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases conservation land tax credit, providing direct tax relief to landowners under state tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax credit for conservation land, incentivizing preservation of natural resources and environmental protection.90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2002: An Act encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2002) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides income tax deduction for first-time homebuyer savings accounts, offering tax relief to middle-income households per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-deductible savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, lowering barriers to home ownership and promoting housing access.85% confidence
Dylan Fernandes (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2064: An Act establishing a living organ donor tax credit

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2064) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a living organ donor tax credit. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a tax credit, reducing taxable income and providing tax relief under fiscal policy, directly impacting state revenue management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes organ donation, improving access to transplant services and supporting healthcare system needs for organ recipients.95% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2025: An Act establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for student relief, providing direct tax reduction for eligible individuals, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for student relief likely reduces financial barriers, enhancing educational access and retention for students.85% confidence
Ed Kennedy (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2054: An Act establishing a tax credit for teachers purchasing supplies

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for teachers purchasing supplies. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for teachers (middle-income group), providing direct tax relief per Budget & Taxes support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for teacher supplies directly supports educators by reducing out-of-pocket costs, strengthening resource access for K-12 instruction.95% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2051: An Act relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education. Revenue.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly targets trade school accessibility and affordability, directly expanding educational access through funding mechanisms as indicated by 'Revenue' in summary.95% confidence
Patrick O'Connor (R)
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