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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
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 5598: An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS

This bill establishes a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to finance water treatment, environmental cleanup, and private well testing for residents, primarily using money recovered from manufacturers through legal settlements. It bans the sale of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS starting in 2028 and prohibits the sale of specific consumer products like cookware, children's items, and textiles with these chemicals by 2029, unless a temporary exemption is granted for unavoidable uses. The legislation also requires industrial facilities to implement best management practices for PFAS discharges and mandates the phase-out of sludge application without site-specific approval. Additionally, it creates a public reporting platform for manufacturers to disclose PFAS content in products and exempts farmers from certain property taxes if their land is taken out of agricultural use due to regulatory actions related to PFAS contamination.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds environmental cleanup of PFAS and bans harmful chemicals in consumer products to protect public health and the environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a trust fund for water treatment and well testing, directly protecting public health from PFAS contamination.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 5594: An Act significantly alleviating poverty

This bill mandates that shelters, schools, and correctional facilities provide free menstrual products to individuals who menstruate without stigmatizing them. It also increases cash assistance for low-income families by raising monthly benefit standards to 50 percent of the federal poverty level and adding specific allowances for rent, clothing, and children. Additionally, the legislation introduces a $50 monthly rental allowance and a one-time $500 clothing allowance for eligible children, while expanding transitional aid for pregnant individuals without dependent children. The bill further clarifies that child support payments collected from recipients must be paid directly to the family and outlines specific circumstances under which individuals may be exempt from cooperating with child support enforcement agencies.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill introduces a $50 monthly rental allowance and increases cash assistance for low-income families, directly aiding housing affordability.85% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 3131: An Act supporting family caregivers

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3131).
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

SD 4066: Massachusetts Gaming Commission FY2025 Annual Report

This bill requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025 to the state legislature. The document details the commission's financial performance, regulatory activities, and progress on diversity and community mitigation goals. It includes specific data on casino operations, workforce statistics, and the distribution of funds from the Community Mitigation Fund. The report serves as a formal record of the agency's oversight of gambling licenses and its commitment to responsible gaming practices.
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
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