Press Room

An Act relative to municipal tax relief offers an additional tool for cities and towns to support lower- or middle-income taxpayers who already receive the local-option residential tax exemption.

An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption makes it easier for towns and cities to offer tax relief to seniors through a local property tax exemption by opting in to a new statewide program.

An Act honoring Blue Star Families recognizes law enforcement officers across Massachusetts who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of their communities. A special license plate will be made available to Blue Star Families out of respect for their loved one’s sacrifice.

An Act improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees boosts transparency around ballot question funding by requiring that those campaigns rise to the same level of disclosure provided by candidates for office. These reforms empower voters to make informed choices and guard against the rise of special interest-driven ballot questions. Massachusetts residents will be able to see more clearly who is funding the proposals they are asked to vote upon.

The Massachusetts Senate’s Committee on Ways and Means voted today to advance a bipartisan suite of four tax relief measures together with a bill to shine transparency on the financial backing of ballot question campaigns. The committee also advanced legislation to create a memorial license plate for families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

From landmark legislation to historic transparency measures, 2025 was a year of delivering for the Commonwealth.

Today, Massachusetts legislative leaders and the Healey-Driscoll Administration stood together to commend the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism and its work to address antisemitic incidents and strengthen protections against discrimination and harassment.

The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday passed legislation to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws on assault and battery against public employees.