An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jul 22, 2026 — Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Session: 194th
Momentum: 41 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 41/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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