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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1975: An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands EITC and child tax credit, providing tax relief for lower-income families, directly advancing fiscal policy to reduce poverty through targeted tax benefits.95% confidence
Jamie Eldridge (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1956: An Act to incentivize employer-provided childcare

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of Sal N. DiDomenico relative to employer-provided childcare tax credits. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for employer childcare, directly advancing tax policy incentives under fiscal management and revenue topics.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncentivizes employer childcare benefits, supporting work-life balance and worker retention - key labor support indicators.85% confidence
Sal DiDomenico (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3930: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee

Somerville would impose a 2% fee on most real estate transfers (1% paid by the seller, 1% by the buyer), with exemptions for transfers between family members, government entities, and certain vulnerable seniors or qualifying residential property owners. The fee funds the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which must support programs like community land trusts and purpose-built housing for current or recent residents. The city must track who pays the fee and report annually on how funds are used to support housing stability and affordability. This applies to residential properties (excluding those with four+ units) and requires documentation with property deeds before recording.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee, generating city revenue through taxation, directly advancing local fiscal management and tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReal estate transfer fees generate revenue that can fund housing programs, aligning with 'funds housing programs' indicator. No explicit use specified but common purpose of such fees.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1402: An Act ensuring access to addiction services

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1402) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures access to addiction services under mental health/substance use, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services in this topic area.95% confidence
Cindy Friedman (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3155: An Act allowing for the deduction of business interest

HD 1448 modifies Massachusetts tax law to align with federal business interest deduction rules. It prohibits deductions for disallowed business interest carryforwards starting in 2025, but allows existing carryforwards (as of 2024) to be deducted in three equal annual installments beginning in 2025. The bill directly affects businesses that previously carried forward disallowed business interest expenses under federal rules. The key change takes effect for tax years starting January 1, 2025, altering how Massachusetts handles these specific deductions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows business interest tax deduction, providing tax relief for businesses under Revenue provisions.90% confidence
Hannah Kane (R)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 4577: An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee

This bill authorizes Provincetown to charge a 0.5% fee on all real estate transfers within the town, paid directly by the property buyer. The fee applies to most sales, but excludes first-time homebuyers (who must live in the home 5+ years), government transfers, family transfers, charitable organizations, and low-value transactions. The first $250,000 collected annually funds Provincetown's capital improvement stabilization fund, with remaining revenue going to the town's general fund. The fee is due at closing, with interest accruing on late payments, and is considered a personal debt of the buyer.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 0.5% real estate transfer fee to generate local revenue, strengthening municipal budgeting through new tax revenue.90% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3056: An Act enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

HD 1112 allows Massachusetts cities and towns to implement a real estate transfer fee on property sales to fund affordable housing. The fee, collected by settlement agents during property closings, would be directed to municipal or regional housing trust funds. These funds must be used for acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, or preserving housing for low- and moderate-income households (as defined by HUD). The bill provides definitions for key terms like "affordable housing purposes" and "settlement agent" to ensure consistent implementation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new real estate transfer fee (tax) to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing public service investment through fiscal mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates local real estate transfer fee to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing support through dedicated financing.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3970: An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont

This bill changes how Belmont, Massachusetts taxes recreational land starting July 1, 2025. It stops the town from applying special recreational land tax rules (under Chapter 61B) to new land applications or future assessments after that date, meaning landowners cannot seek or receive the lower tax rate for new recreational land. However, land already classified as recreational land under current rules will retain its status, and all existing tax rules - including changes in use or roll-back taxes - will continue to apply to those properties. The bill directly affects Belmont landowners who currently qualify for or might seek the recreational land tax rate.
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1926: An Act exempting residential electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael J. Barrett and Vanna Howard for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential EV chargers from sales tax, providing targeted tax relief per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts residential EV chargers from sales tax, reducing cost barriers for EV adoption and promoting clean energy infrastructure transition95% confidence
Mike Barrett (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1950: An Act to promote employee ownership

This bill (S 1950) provides tax incentives to encourage companies to adopt employee ownership structures, such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). It directly affects businesses transitioning to employee ownership models by offering financial benefits through tax provisions. The key mechanism is a revenue-related tax credit or deduction for qualifying companies, aiming to make employee ownership more financially accessible. The bill focuses on creating concrete tax policy changes to support this ownership model.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for employee ownership structures, directly creating tax policy changes to incentivize business models, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax incentives for employee ownership (ESOPs), directly advancing worker benefits and stake in companies, aligning with labor rights strengthening.95% confidence
Julian Cyr (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1963: An Act excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1963) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income, providing tax relief for recipients (typically lower-income individuals)90% confidence
Bill Driscoll (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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