Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2713: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, November 20, 2025 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2022) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2713).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax deferral for seniors, offering tax relief to lower-income elderly, aligning with support indicators for tax relief programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 1932: An Act increasing volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to increase volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax benefits for veterans, providing tax relief which aligns with supporting tax policy for eligible groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases property tax benefits for veterans, directly expanding financial support through tax relief for volunteer service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2046: An Act granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2046) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants property tax exemptions to disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief for a vulnerable group, aligning with 'support' indicators for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants property tax exemptions to disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for this veteran subgroup.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4109: An Act to provide tax relief for U.S. citizens

The bill "An Act to provide tax relief for U.S. citizens" (HD 4109) is currently a draft under development by House Counsel, as indicated in the filed documents. The provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or details about who would be affected by the proposed tax relief. Without the full text or explanatory materials, it is not possible to describe concrete policy changes or key provisions. Therefore, a factual summary cannot be generated based on the available information.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly proposes tax relief, aligning with SUPPORT indicators like reducing tax burden for citizens.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2010: An Act relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2010) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for active duty personnel and elderly upon death, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 30, 2025

H 4000: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

H 4000 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates funding to various Massachusetts state departments, programs, and activities. It specifies exact dollar amounts for agencies like the Department of Correction ($208,990,924), regional public libraries ($20,871,772), and emergency mitigation programs (e.g., $500,000 for Severe Winter Storm and Flooding). The bill primarily establishes budgetary allocations without introducing new policies or altering existing laws. It directly affects state agencies and programs receiving these funds during the 2026 fiscal year. (Note: The provided text includes unrelated legislative amendments at the end, but the core of H 4000 is this funding allocation.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding to state departments and programs (e.g., $208M for Dept. of Correction), directly advancing budgetary support without cuts or tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 864: An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits budget growth for health care oversight agencies, directly restricting government spending in this area.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly limits budget growth for healthcare oversight agencies, restricting operational capacity per 'limit' indicator in oppose definition.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3250: An Act relative to income tax relief for senior citizens

This bill (HD 4223) adds a $50,000 income tax exemption for Massachusetts residents aged 65 or older during the taxable year. It directly affects seniors who meet the age requirement by reducing their taxable income. The key provision inserts a new section into state tax law, allowing eligible seniors to exclude $50,000 from their taxable income when calculating state income tax. This is a concrete policy change that lowers tax liability for qualifying seniors without altering other tax rates or brackets. The exemption applies automatically to eligible individuals who reach age 65 by year-end.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax relief for senior citizens, reducing their tax burden - directly advancing tax policy for lower-income groups as per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3078: An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria

HD 1937 allows Massachusetts municipalities to create a property tax freeze program for eligible elderly residents (65+ or disabled) with limited income and assets. The bill requires cities/towns to set specific income and asset thresholds, and applicants must prove they meet these limits, own their home as a primary residence, and have lived in the community for at least 10 years. This freeze applies to the tax rate and valuation of real property but does not remove the property from tax rolls or exempt it from municipal bonded debt. The program is optional for municipalities and operates alongside existing tax exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax freeze option for elderly with means-tested criteria, offering targeted tax relief to lower-income seniors, aligning with fiscal support policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3120: An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria

HD 1724 allows Massachusetts municipalities to create programs freezing property tax rates and valuations for qualifying elderly homeowners or disabled residents. It directly affects seniors aged 65+ (or disabled individuals, regardless of age) who own and live in their home as their primary residence, have lived in the town for 10 consecutive years, and meet income and asset limits set by the local government. Key provisions require applicants to submit proof by the annual deadline, with towns able to deny applications if assets exceed local thresholds. The tax freeze applies in addition to existing exemptions but does not remove properties from municipal tax rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax freeze option for elderly with means-tested criteria, directly offering tax relief to lower-income seniors under municipal discretion.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFreezes property taxes for elderly homeowners with income criteria directly supports housing affordability and stability for a vulnerable group, preventing displacement due to rising costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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