This bill authorizes the Town of Eastham to charge a 3% fee on real estate transfers exceeding $1, paid by the buyer at closing. The fee funds Eastham's Affordable Housing Trust Fund or Wastewater Stabilization Fund, as determined by the Select Board. Exemptions include first-time homebuyers (who must live in the home for 5 years), government transfers, family transfers, and certain charitable or affordable housing transactions. The fee is a personal debt of the buyer, with interest accruing on unpaid amounts at the same rate as real estate taxes.
HD 5191 establishes a real estate transfer fee for property sales in Arlington, applicable to transactions exceeding 50-150% of the state median home price. The fee, ranging from 0.05% to 2% of the sale price, would be paid by buyers, sellers, or both (determined by town meeting) and collected for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The bill includes exemptions for gifts between family members, government transfers, affordable housing units, and foreclosures, among others. Specific fee rates and thresholds will be set by Arlington's town meeting following select board recommendations. All revenue must fund affordable housing programs, with annual reports tracking fund usage and impact.
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.
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.
This bill imposes a 1% real estate transfer fee on residential property sales in Concord exceeding $1 million, paid by the buyer. It directly affects high-value homebuyers and entities owning residential property in Concord, with exemptions for government transfers, affordable housing, family transfers, and low-value sales. The fee funds the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing programs, and requires buyers to submit affidavits verifying the purchase price and fee payment with property deeds. The Town must annually report fee collections and program impacts to ensure transparency.
This bill imposes a 0.5% fee on the purchase price of real estate in Truro, paid by the buyer at the time of sale. The fee funds two town accounts: 50% goes to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund and 50% to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. First-time homebuyers (who live in the home for 5+ years), government transfers, family transfers, and certain charitable or low-value transfers are exempt. Buyers must pay the fee in full by closing, with interest accruing on unpaid amounts, and failure to pay creates a personal debt enforceable in court.
HD 2499 designates April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS) Awareness Day. The bill requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation on this date to raise public awareness about OCNDS, a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation that can lead to developmental delays and differences in brain function. It emphasizes that early therapy can help manage the condition and encourages the public to observe the day appropriately. This is a symbolic, commemorative measure with no new legal requirements or funding impacts.
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.
This bill is a procedural order that schedules a specific social media safety law for immediate discussion by the Senate. It allows the chamber to consider the bill on July 9, 2026, even though standard rules usually require waiting for a new draft version to be prepared. The order also sets the ground rules for how amendments to the bill can be proposed and voted on during that session.
Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, Section 10 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025, and Section 88 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program June 29, 2026 bi-weekly report
Senate, July 1, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3156).
This document is a formal report submitted by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to state legislative committees detailing the financial status of the MassHealth Delivery System Reform Incentive Program for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. It provides a breakdown of money spent on various healthcare initiatives, including payments to hospitals, Accountable Care Organizations, and community partners, alongside revenue sources like federal funding and hospital assessments. The report explains that because the program has concluded, the state is recovering any unspent funds from participating organizations to ensure all money was used for its intended purposes.
