Maddy summaryHD 2345, titled "An Act relative to physician assistant interstate compact," creates a legal framework allowing physician assistants (PAs) licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without obtaining a new license. It establishes a "compact privilege" enabling PAs to provide medical services to patients located in another participating state, with oversight by the state where the patient is physically present during care. Key requirements include holding a current national certification (NCCPA PANCE), passing a criminal background check, and having no serious convictions, while states must share disciplinary information through a centralized data system. This bill directly affects PAs seeking to practice across state lines, patients receiving care in different states, and military families by simplifying licensure for active-duty personnel and spouses.
Sen. Bruce Tarr
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Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes Massachusetts' estate tax by establishing a $5 million exemption threshold for estates of deceased Massachusetts residents. Estates with a federal taxable estate valued at $5 million or less (after certain deductions) will owe no state tax, effective for deaths on or after July 1, 2022. For estates exceeding this threshold, the tax is calculated based on the federal taxable estate reduced by $5 million, with the exemption amount adjusted annually to reflect changes in Massachusetts wages. The changes apply to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2024, and aim to align state tax policy with current economic conditions.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1995) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to update the estate tax bring Massachusetts in line with the federal level threshold for taxable estates and credits. Revenue.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1989) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners. Revenue.
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3131).
By Mr. Tarr and Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3117) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of North Andover to ban SGARs and FGARs. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Midwifery Workforce Development Fund to support midwifery education, retention, and birth centers. The fund will finance midwifery student tuition, licensing fees, childcare stipends, loan forgiveness for midwives serving underserved areas, and grants for midwifery training programs. It also requires that certified midwives and freestanding birth centers be paid the same rate as physicians for equivalent services under state employee health plans. The bill directly affects midwifery students, practicing midwives, birth centers, and state health programs by providing dedicated funding and ensuring equitable reimbursement.