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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3228: An Act relative to tuition tax credit

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3228) of John H. Rogers relative to a tax credit for tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tuition tax credit, offering tax relief for education expenses, aligning with support indicators for middle-income families.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for higher education tuition directly increases affordability and access to postsecondary education, aligning with support indicators for educational access and funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 3027: An Act relating to guardians of surviving children of emergency first responders

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3027) of David Biele for legislation to authorize the abatement of certain real estate taxes for surviving spouses or guardians of children of emergency first responders or corrections officers killed in the line of duty. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes real estate tax abatement for surviving spouses/guardians of first responders' families, providing targeted tax relief under 'Revenue' section.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3200: An Act providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3200) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to promote adoption of certain of dogs or cats from animal shelters by establishing tax credits for certain costs associated with said adoptions and by the creation of a motor vehicle registration plate. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits for pet adoption costs, providing direct tax relief under fiscal policy, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2058: An Act establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2058) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for hearing aids, providing direct tax relief to eligible individuals under revenue policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit lowers out-of-pocket costs for hearing aids, improving access to essential medical devices under healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3025: An Act relative to long-term care insurance tax credit

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Michelle L. Badger relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for long-term care insurance, reducing tax burden - direct tax relief under Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for long-term care insurance expands access to coverage, directly supporting healthcare access under public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 3204: An Act reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren

By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3204) of James M. Murphy for legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish a tax exemption or abatement program for grandparents raising grandchildren. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax exemptions/abatements for grandparents raising grandchildren, reducing tax liability - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 30, 2026

H 4526: An Act authorizing the town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4526) of Adam J. Scanlon and Paul R. Feeney (with the approval of the town council) that the town of North Attleborough be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing targeted tax relief to lower-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3268: An Act providing for certain sales and use tax exemptions

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3268) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to provide for certain sales and use tax exemptions for certain items for infants and children. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales/use tax exemptions for infant/child items, directly offering tax relief to families, aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2005: An Act authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit for semiconductor companies, a fiscal incentive promoting economic development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to semiconductor companies, directly funding tech sector infrastructure development per bill title and summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 348: An Act providing in-district transportation funding

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for student transportation, increasing public service spending under education budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides in-district transportation funding for students, directly supporting school infrastructure and access under education.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly provides in-district transportation funding for students, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Transportation Funding

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