Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2014: An Act relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax check-off creates new revenue stream for anti-discrimination fund, directly funding a state program through the tax system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Commission Against Discrimination to enforce anti-discrimination laws, protecting workers' rights in employment.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 20, 2025

HD 4422: An Act relative to property tax classification, the senior homeowner property tax exemption, and the personal property tax exemption in the city of Boston

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to taxes in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for senior homeowners in Boston, offering tax relief for a vulnerable demographic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 3004: An Act authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens

HD 3648 allows cities and towns to offer a property tax exemption for senior citizens aged 70 or older who live in their primary residence. The exemption covers up to 35% of the average residential property value in the municipality, but the property's taxable value cannot drop below 10% of its full market value. Municipalities must first be certified to assess all property at full value and then adopt the program through local government approval. Seniors must apply to their local assessors to receive the exemption, which applies to their primary home and is in addition to other existing exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemptions for senior citizens, providing direct tax relief to lower-income seniors through reduced residential tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3095: An Act providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizens

This bill increases the income tax exemption for senior citizens in Massachusetts from $700 to $1,500. It directly affects senior citizens (typically defined as 65 or older under state law) by reducing the amount of their income subject to state income tax. The key provision amends the state tax code to raise the exemption amount, meaning seniors will pay tax on a higher portion of their income than before. This is a concrete change to the tax law, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for seniors, a form of tax relief for lower-income elderly individuals, directly advancing tax policy in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 87: An Act delivering a fair share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 87) of Liz Miranda for legislation to increase the share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects cannabis tax revenue to communities harmed by drug policies, funding targeted initiatives through fiscal management of tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly addresses historical harms from drug policies by allocating cannabis revenue to affected communities, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3222: An Act updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals

This bill (HD 3213) increases tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Massachusetts. It updates three tiers of real estate tax exemptions based on disability severity: - **$4,000** exemption (replacing a lower amount) for veterans with permanent loss of use of one foot, one hand, or one eye (or POW status/medal recipients), - **$8,000** exemption (replacing a lower amount) for veterans with loss of both feet/hands or combined loss (e.g., one foot + one hand), - All exemptions apply only to primary residences occupied by the veteran or their spouse. The bill ensures surviving spouses retain the exemption after the veteran’s death if they remain owners and occupants. It also eliminates annual re-verification once approved, unless new evidence shows the veteran initially failed eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates disabled veterans' tax exemption totals, providing targeted tax relief under Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates disabled veterans' tax exemption totals, directly expanding financial benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 144: An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates 1% of marijuana excise tax revenue to youth prevention program, directly allocating tax funds to a public service initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3226: An Act excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans

HD 3688 excludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. The bill amends Massachusetts tax law to specifically add these veterans to a list of individuals who do not owe state income tax on forgiven education loans. This directly affects disabled veterans receiving loan discharge under federal law (Section 108(f)(5)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code), preventing them from paying state taxes on that forgiven amount. The provision creates a clear tax exemption for this specific group without changing federal law or creating new programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief and reducing their tax burden per Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct financial relief and expanding benefits for this specific veteran group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3101: An Act relative to vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans

HD 956 exempts eligible disabled veterans from vehicle registration fees and license issuance fees. It applies to veterans permanently disabled as certified by the medical advisory board under Chapter 90, who display the special disabled veteran number plate or handicapped parking placard. The exemption covers one personally owned vehicle used for noncommercial purposes. This bill modifies Chapter 64H (vehicle sales tax exemption) and Chapter 90 (registration fee waiver) to clarify and extend these fee waivers to qualifying veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans, providing targeted tax relief per budget/tax indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans, directly providing financial relief and enhancing benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3009: An Act relative to increasing disability ratings for veterans

This bill updates Massachusetts property tax exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities. It replaces a flat $2000 or $400 exemption with an incremental scale: veterans rated 10% or more disabled by the VA or military receive $400 for 10% disability up to $1,000 for 100% disability, in 10% increments. The exemption applies to primary residences occupied by qualifying veterans or their spouses (if also veterans) and continues annually unless the disability rating drops below 10%. The Department of Revenue must establish this scale by January 1, 2027, to implement the changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden per summary's 'increasing property tax exemptions'.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for veterans' services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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