Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3081: An Act establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to establishing tax exemptions for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts senior citizens' pension income from state taxes, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors under fiscal responsibility framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3057: An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3057) of Mike Connolly and Manny Cruz relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tiered corporate minimum tax to ensure fair corporate tax contribution, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility per Revenue focus.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3230: An Act advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3230) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to renewable heating programs and providing for certain tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for renewable heating programs, directly advancing tax policy to incentivize clean energy adoption and fund related initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly advances renewable heating programs via tax credits, directly promoting clean energy adoption per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3237: An Act relative to medical and dental expense deductions

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to medical and dental expense deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deductions for medical/dental expenses, reducing taxable income - providing direct tax relief to individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for medical/dental expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving patient access to care by lowering financial barriers.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3046: An Act to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3046) of Tackey Chan for legislation to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax exemption for caregivers, reducing tax burden on families (middle-income fiscal relief). Directly impacts tax policy per Revenue subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 4193: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst

By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes real estate transfer fee to generate local revenue, directly creating a tax for municipal budget funding.95% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

H 4547: An Act relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on parking space transfers to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation policy within budget framework.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SD 3017: Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund FY25 Transfer Schedule

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-1071 of Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 transfer schedule for the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill details FY25 transfer schedule for behavioral health trust fund, allocating state funds to support essential public health services within budget process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2059: An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit (tax relief) for families caring for relatives with aphasia, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3903: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3903) of Thomas W. Moakley and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Nantucket be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer fee revenue for affordable housing capital projects, directly funding essential housing programs under budget/taxes framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable/workforce housing and related capital improvements, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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