Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3014: An Act establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs

This bill creates tax credits for taxpayers who adopt cats or dogs. It provides a $300 credit for adopting a cat and a $500 credit for adopting a dog in the taxable year of adoption. The credit directly reduces state income tax liability for qualifying adopters. The provision amends the tax code to include these specific adoption incentives, applying to all eligible taxpayers who adopt from shelters or rescues during the tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits for pet adoption, a direct fiscal policy action providing tax relief under tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3148: An Act relative to rolling stock

HD 2267 defines "rolling stock" in Massachusetts law as trucks, tractors, and trailers used by common carriers for interstate goods transport. The bill amends sections of the General Laws to insert this definition and add new provisions about the sales, storage, and use of such equipment. This is a technical definitional change affecting how existing tax and regulatory laws apply to commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. It does not create new taxes or regulations but clarifies terminology for current legal frameworks. The bill directly affects common carriers transporting goods across state lines using these vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on rolling stock sales to generate revenue, directly advancing fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2053: An Act establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit reduces individual tax burden for essential health services, providing targeted tax relief for middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credit for home health/hospice costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 354: An Act establishing funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish funds to provide for increases in English language learners in school districts. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state funds for English language learner programs, directly allocating budget resources to education, aligning with funding essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funds for English language learner program increases, directly funding educational access for ELL students in school districts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 388: An Act to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts Chapter 70 inflation formula to maintain education funding levels, ensuring sustained state budget allocation for public education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses Chapter 70 school funding formula inflation adjustment, ensuring funding keeps pace with rising costs to support K-12 education budgets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3083: An Act requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

This bill (HD 3385) requires publicly-traded corporations that pay taxes in the state to submit annual reports detailing their tax payments. The state secretary must create a searchable online database making all submitted reports publicly accessible, including a list of corporations that failed to file. Reports for any tax year become publicly available only after the first day of the third calendar year following that tax year. The law removes previous requirements to hide taxpayer names and addresses from these reports and allows the state to charge for copies of the database or individual reports. It directly affects all publicly-traded corporations subject to state corporate taxation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires public disclosure of tax-related information by corporations, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability under Revenue.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 1974: An Act aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAligns long-term and short-term capital gains tax rates, closing a loophole favoring high earners and promoting fiscal responsibility per revenue-focused tax policy.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3013: An Act establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation

This bill creates a $500 state tax credit for commuters who use a commuter ferry as their primary transportation to work on at least half of their workdays. It directly affects eligible workers who rely on ferry services for their daily commute. To qualify, taxpayers must use the ferry for 50% or more of their commute days, and the credit reduces their state income tax liability. The credit applies to taxes under Chapter 62 of the General Laws, specifically targeting ferry commuters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for public waterway users, directly creating a tax policy change under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for public waterway transportation users, promoting alternative transit and sustainable transportation options within the transportation policy framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3119: An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

HD 3675 exempts sales of specific equipment used to provide broadband services from Massachusetts sales tax. It directly affects broadband providers (like internet and cable companies) purchasing qualifying equipment such as cables, routers, antennas, fiber, and related infrastructure. The bill creates a new tax exemption for machinery, equipment, or replacement parts used in delivering telecommunications, video programming, or internet access services. This exemption applies to purchases made on or after July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on broadband equipment to generate state revenue, directly advancing fiscal management through new tax policy.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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