Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2002: An Act encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2002) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides income tax deduction for first-time homebuyer savings accounts, offering tax relief to middle-income households per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-deductible savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, lowering barriers to home ownership and promoting housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3063: An Act updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction

By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Rob Consalvo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renter tax deduction, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through income tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands renter tax deduction, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3094: An Act relative to incentivizing multi-family housing through redevelopment

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3094) of Christopher Richard Flanagan for legislation to provide tax credits for certain certified rural housing redevelopment projects. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for rural housing redevelopment projects, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize investment and development.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credits for rural housing redevelopment projects to incentivize multi-family housing development, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Historic Preservation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3183: An Act allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)

By Representatives Marsi of Dudley and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to tax increment financing (TIF). Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables TIF for housing incentives, using tax increments to fund development - a fiscal tool aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables TIF for residential rehab/commercial conversion, directly incentivizing housing development and affordability through tax-based financing tools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3029: An Act relative to rental credits

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3029) of David Biele for legislation to further regulate certain rental property tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRegulates rental property tax credits, a form of tax relief affecting state revenue, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill regulates rental property tax credits, a common mechanism to fund affordable housing programs. Regulating credits typically aims to ensure they support affordable housing, aligning with funding housing programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3202: An Act relative to the exemption of personal safety devices

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3202) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to the sales tax exemption on personal safety devices. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for personal safety devices, offering tax relief which aligns with support indicators for tax policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3072: An Act for an enabling authority - Vaccination Tax Credit

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3072) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to providing certain individuals with a vaccination tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a vaccination tax credit, providing direct tax relief to eligible individuals, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit to incentivize vaccinations, promoting public health access and preventive care within healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3163: An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax deduction for municipal/school fees, providing direct tax relief to taxpayers paying these expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2040: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies occupancy excise tax collection on internet resellers, ensuring proper revenue generation for state budget without reducing tax burden.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3225: An Act relative to sales tax exemption

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of David M. Rogers relative to sales tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles or fuel cell powered vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for EVs/fuel cell vehicles, a direct tax relief measure aligning with 'support' indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts battery electric/fuel cell vehicles from sales tax, incentivizing adoption to reduce fossil fuel dependence and promote clean energy vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Energy Storage

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