Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3203: An Act relative to gun safe deductions

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates income tax deduction for gun safe purchases, providing tax relief per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4754: An Act relative to expanded small property tax abatements in the Town of Auburn

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4754) of Paul K. Frost and Michael O. Moore (by vote of the town) relative to expanded small property tax abatements in the town of Auburn. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax abatements for small properties in Auburn, reducing tax burden for residents - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 1934: An Act relative to funding of the Massachusetts State House police memorial

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to funding of the Massachusetts State House police memorial. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for a police memorial, a specific budget expenditure under revenue allocation.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 2018: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax deferral relief for seniors, reducing immediate tax burden on fixed-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1957: An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1957) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances tax credits for families, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting middle-income fiscal policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3073: An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits

By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3073) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhanced tax credits provide direct tax relief to families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 1127: An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings

S 1127 creates a state-funded Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to provide free legal representation for immigrants facing deportation in Massachusetts courts. It directly affects low-income immigrants who cannot afford attorneys during immigration proceedings. The bill establishes the fund through the Judiciary Committee, allocating state resources to cover legal services for eligible individuals. This replaces the current reliance on limited pro bono services with a dedicated, accessible resource. The policy change ensures equitable access to legal counsel in immigration cases, a key factor in fair judicial outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds for a new Immigrant Legal Defense Fund, increasing government spending on public legal services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates state-funded legal defense fund for low-income immigrants facing deportation, directly providing services to protect rights and replace limited pro bono options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 64: An Act relative to MSBA school funding

HD 64 directs Massachusetts' School Building Advisory Board to study how school facilities are funded, specifically focusing on technical, vocational, and agricultural schools that require more resources than standard schools. The bill mandates the board to examine creating a new funding formula that would provide increased support for these specialized schools. The board must issue a final report with recommendations by January 1, 2027, to the state legislature's education committees. This bill does not change current funding but requires a study to address potential disparities in facility costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new funding formula for specialized schools, directly increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study to create new funding formula for specialized schools requiring more resources, explicitly aiming to increase support through revised funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 165: An Act relative to tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans

This bill amends Massachusetts law to provide vehicle tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans. It exempts from the motor vehicle excise tax one personal vehicle owned or leased by: (1) residents over 65 with annual income at or below the federal poverty guideline, or (2) veterans (as defined in Chapter 4) with income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level. Once approved by local assessors, the exemption requires no further proof of eligibility in subsequent years, though it may be revoked if eligibility is later found to have been misrepresented. The policy directly affects qualifying seniors and veterans who own or lease a single personal vehicle.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income seniors/veterans, reducing their tax burden and aligning with fiscal support for vulnerable groups95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from vehicle taxes if income ≤100% federal poverty level, directly providing financial relief as a veteran benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 53: An Act to promote public payroll transparency

This bill requires quasi-government agencies - like public transit systems, water providers, and pension managers - to publicly share employee compensation data and audit results. It defines these agencies as government-supported entities with operational independence. Specifically, agencies must submit pay details to the comptroller, who will post it on the state's open checkbook website. Additionally, state auditors must publish all agency audits online. The law directly affects these specific service-providing corporations, not general government employees or the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires public disclosure of agency payroll and audits, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability per fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires public agencies to disclose pay data and audits, enhancing transparency around worker compensation and accountability for wage practices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Pensions Tags Government Transparency

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