H 3098 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to home heating oil deductions

This bill creates a temporary tax deduction for Massachusetts taxpayers who pay for home heating oil, natural gas, or propane during the winter months. It allows a deduction of up to $800 per year for heating costs exceeding $4.00 per gallon, covering purchases between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Taxpayers can apply the full deduction in 2025 or split it between 2025 and 2026 for purchases made in those years. The deduction also includes specific eligibility rules for condo/co-op owners and renters whose heating costs are included in common fees or rent.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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