Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3218: An Act establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship

This bill establishes a state tax credit for Massachusetts health care practitioners (like doctors, nurses, and physician assistants) who serve as unpaid mentors ("preceptors") for students in approved health care training programs. Practitioners in areas designated as having health care workforce shortages can claim up to $5,000 annually ($1,000 per eligible student rotation, requiring 100+ hours per rotation across three rotations). The credit is claimed via an application to the Department of Public Health, which issues tax credit certificates to eligible practitioners. Unused credits cannot be carried forward, and the Department of Public Health must annually report on the program's usage, including regional and profession-specific data.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits for health care preceptorships, providing tax relief under revenue-focused fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credits for healthcare preceptorships, incentivizing medical training programs and expanding workforce development to improve access to care.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3016: An Act establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans

This bill creates a property tax exemption for disabled veterans who own and live in their Massachusetts homes. It applies to veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities (verified by VA documentation), who are Massachusetts residents and own their primary residence. The exemption continues for surviving spouses after the veteran's death, as long as they remain in the home without remarrying or selling it, and allows transfer of the exemption amount to a new primary residence if the spouse sells. This change directly affects qualifying disabled veterans and their surviving spouses by eliminating property taxes on their primary homes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicator of 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' (disabled veterans typically qualify as lower-income group).90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2090: An Act relative to commercial renewable investments

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, advancing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2041: An Act closing a corporate tax haven loophole

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2041) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to close a corporate tax haven loophole. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses corporate tax loophole to increase state revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and closing avoidance mechanisms95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2091: An Act allowing for the deduction of business interest

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill allows business interest deduction, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budget stability.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1077: An Act maintaining parity in legal services for small property owners

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain parity in legal services for small property owners by providing financial assistance to both local and statewide programs that serve eligible clients. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides financial assistance to legal services programs, funding essential public services under budget appropriations.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 13, 2026

H 3194: An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars

This bill modifies fees collected under Chapter 64D to redirect funds into three specific trust funds: the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund (for climate programs), the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and the Housing Preservation and Stabilization Trust Fund. It increases certain fees (e.g., from $1.50 to $1.71) and requires that funds deposited into these trusts prioritize investments in environmental justice populations and regional equity. The bill also creates tax credits for low-income home sellers (25% of the fee payment) and for sellers to first-time homebuyers, with eligibility tied to income thresholds and joint tax filing. These changes aim to channel revenue toward housing affordability and climate adaptation efforts while specifying allocation rules for the trust funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases deeds excise tax revenue to fund emergency assistance for low-income tenants/homeowners, directly funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases deeds excise tax to fund emergency aid for low-income tenants/homeowners, directly supporting affordable housing access and tenant assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3171: An Act to exempt municipalities from the gas tax

This bill exempts municipalities from paying the gas tax on fuel they purchase for their operations. It amends the tax code to exclude sales of fuel (like gasoline and diesel) from distributors to municipalities from the existing per-gallon tax. The key mechanism is a specific tax exemption for fuel sold directly to municipal entities, meaning local governments will no longer pay this tax on fuel used for municipal purposes. This directly affects all municipalities in the state that buy fuel for vehicles, equipment, or other municipal operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts municipalities from gas tax, reducing state revenue. Directly impacts tax collection and budget stability.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3045: An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation

This bill changes how sales tax applies to phone bundles. When a seller offers a mobile device with service (like a phone and a plan), the tax will now be calculated on the device's price instead of just the service plan. It directly affects consumers buying phones with service contracts and phone sellers who bundle devices with plans. The key change modifies existing tax rules to include the device cost in the taxable amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses sales tax on telecom devices (revenue measure), directly impacting taxation policy and state revenue collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3042: An Act establishing a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in the town of Concord

HD 409 allows the Town of Concord to impose a surcharge on building permits for construction projects exceeding a value set by the Select Board. The funds collected must be deposited into Concord's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing initiatives. This surcharge applies only to projects qualifying as "affordable housing," defined as units rented or sold to households earning no more than 150% of the area median income, with long-term affordability restrictions. The town must approve the surcharge via a Town Meeting vote before implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates targeted fee surcharge revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, advancing public service investment through dedicated fiscal mechanism.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes permit fee surcharge specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing affordability goals through dedicated revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing Building Codes

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