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H 4325 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges

Summary
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to income tax deductions for certain school expenses. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants income tax exemption for school fees, providing tax relief to families - directly reduces taxable income aligning with support indicators90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax exemption for school fees reduces family costs, increasing access to education. Directly supports affordability and access as per indicators.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jul 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 27, 2025
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Photo of Colleen Garry
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
MA
36th Middlesex