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MA S12

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 44 of the Massachusetts Constitution to cap the state income tax rate at 6.25% maximum
  • Applies to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025
  • Requires approval by majority vote in joint sessions of two consecutive General Courts, plus voter approval at a state election
  • Sponsored by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex)
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 15

Legislative Description

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to cap the state income tax

Last Action

Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, April 8, 2026

10/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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