Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2038: An Act to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2038) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases commuter tax deduction, providing tax relief for workers affected by rising costs, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income earners.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 4703: An Act authorizing the town of Truro to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4703) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Truro be authorized to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 0.5% real estate transfer fee for local revenue, directly creating a new tax-based funding mechanism for town budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes a real estate transfer fee (0.5%) whose revenue could fund local housing initiatives, aligning with housing funding indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3098: An Act relative to home heating oil deductions

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3098) of Paul K. Frost and Joseph D. McKenna relative to home heating oil tax deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for home heating oil, providing direct tax relief to homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income households.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 430: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to review special education financing structure for fiscal sustainability, supporting proper funding allocation for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to review special education financing structure for fiscal sustainability, directly addressing funding health and long-term viability per education topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

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signed · Massachusetts · House Apr 29, 2026

H 4225: An Act authorizing the town of Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4225) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Marblehead be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMeans-tested senior property tax exemption provides tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill authorizes a means-tested senior property tax exemption, reducing housing costs for elderly homeowners and directly supporting affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

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

By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3056) of Mike Connolly, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue.

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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 1981: An Act relative to graduate student loan deductions

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to graduate student loan deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deductions for graduate students, reducing taxable income and offering relief, aligning with tax relief for lower/middle income groups.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3177: An Act allowing peer-to-peer cardrooms

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3177) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to authorizing and taxing of cardrooms, so-called. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes taxation of cardrooms for revenue generation, directly increasing state tax income through a new tax source.95% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4755: An Act amending the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in the town of Sudbury

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4755) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in the town of Sudbury. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends senior property tax exemption, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income seniors through means-tested regulation, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 4574: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4574) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new local real estate transfer fee generating revenue for Arlington, directly advancing tax collection within budget/tax framework.95% confidence

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