SD 1069 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

This bill creates a state tax exemption for Massachusetts National Guard members. It exempts 100% of specific military-related income from state taxes, including pay from drills, annual training, active duty, dual-status technician roles, or state active duty service. The exemption applies to income already counted in federal adjusted gross income and takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2027. It directly affects Massachusetts National Guard members receiving these types of military compensation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Julian Cyr
DDemocratic
MA
Cape and Islands