Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1979: An Act stimulating small business investment

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses revenue generation through small business investment incentives, aligning with fiscal policy tools to stimulate economic activity and tax base growth.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2008: An Act allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to permit the inclusion of bitcoin and other stable digital financial assets to serve as stores of value and provide a hedge against inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of state funds. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermits state use of bitcoin to hedge inflation and protect fund value - directly promotes fiscal responsibility in managing state assets under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits Bitcoin/stable digital assets for state funds, advancing digital financial technology adoption as a fiscal tool.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3017: An Act relative to the deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self employed individuals

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing a tax deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self-employed individuals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for self-employed health insurance, reducing taxable income and offering tax relief to individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax deduction for self-employed health insurance, increasing affordability and access to coverage, directly advancing healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3081: An Act establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to establishing tax exemptions for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts senior citizens' pension income from state taxes, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors under fiscal responsibility framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3057: An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3057) of Mike Connolly and Manny Cruz relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tiered corporate minimum tax to ensure fair corporate tax contribution, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility per Revenue focus.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3230: An Act advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3230) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to renewable heating programs and providing for certain tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for renewable heating programs, directly advancing tax policy to incentivize clean energy adoption and fund related initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly advances renewable heating programs via tax credits, directly promoting clean energy adoption per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3237: An Act relative to medical and dental expense deductions

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to medical and dental expense deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deductions for medical/dental expenses, reducing taxable income - providing direct tax relief to individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for medical/dental expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving patient access to care by lowering financial barriers.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3046: An Act to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3046) of Tackey Chan for legislation to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax exemption for caregivers, reducing tax burden on families (middle-income fiscal relief). Directly impacts tax policy per Revenue subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 4193: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst

By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes real estate transfer fee to generate local revenue, directly creating a tax for municipal budget funding.95% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

H 4547: An Act relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on parking space transfers to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation policy within budget framework.90% confidence

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