Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3059: An Act promoting estate tax fairness

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Mike Connolly and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the taxation of transfers of certain estates. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes estate tax fairness, directly addressing taxation policy to potentially close loopholes and ensure equitable revenue collection, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2066: An Act relative to increasing 529 deductions

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2066) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases 529 plan deductions, providing tax relief for education savings. Directly advances tax policy by expanding tax-advantaged savings opportunities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax deductions for 529 college savings plans, enhancing higher education affordability and access for families.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 4289: An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4289) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs existing community preservation funds for housing, advancing public housing funding through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates community preservation funds specifically for community housing in Chatham, directly funding affordable housing initiatives per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4585: An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to offer expanded senior property tax abatements

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4585) of Paul K. Frost and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) that the town of Auburn be authorized to offer expanded senior property tax abatements in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes expanded senior property tax abatements, providing direct tax relief for seniors, aligning with support indicators for tax relief measures.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes senior property tax abatements, aiding housing affordability for seniors, a subset of affordable housing policies.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3151: An Act relative to increasing 529 deductions

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3151) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions for 529 college savings plans, providing tax relief for education savings. Directly advances fiscal policy supporting middle-income families' educational investments.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax deductions for 529 college savings plans, enhancing higher education affordability and access through tax incentives for college savings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1181: An Act to redirect excessive health insurer reserves to support health care safety net programs

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1181) of Danielle W. Gregoire that the Division of Insurance be authorized to impose an assessment to support expenses associated with the delivery of health care services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes insurance assessment to fund healthcare safety net programs, directly increasing public service funding via new revenue source.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects insurer reserves to fund healthcare safety net programs, increasing public health funding and support for service delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2176: An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws

By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2176) of Priscila S. Sousa and Manny Cruz relative to employer disclosure of immigration status to conceal violation of state wage, benefit, or tax laws. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents employers from concealing tax law violations, ensuring proper tax collection and closing compliance loopholes related to state revenue.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents employers from using immigration status to conceal wage/benefit violations, protecting immigrant workers from exploitation under labor laws.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from concealing wage/benefit violations using immigration status disclosure, directly protecting workers' compensation rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1979: An Act stimulating small business investment

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses revenue generation through small business investment incentives, aligning with fiscal policy tools to stimulate economic activity and tax base growth.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2008: An Act allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to permit the inclusion of bitcoin and other stable digital financial assets to serve as stores of value and provide a hedge against inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of state funds. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermits state use of bitcoin to hedge inflation and protect fund value - directly promotes fiscal responsibility in managing state assets under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits Bitcoin/stable digital assets for state funds, advancing digital financial technology adoption as a fiscal tool.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3017: An Act relative to the deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self employed individuals

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing a tax deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self-employed individuals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for self-employed health insurance, reducing taxable income and offering tax relief to individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax deduction for self-employed health insurance, increasing affordability and access to coverage, directly advancing healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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