All Roll Calls
Yes: 0 • No: 10
MassachusettsS 1971194th General Court (2025-2026)Senate
An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing
Sponsored By: Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
In Committee
RevenueHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lydia Edwards
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 7/20/2026
Committee Adverse: Favorable
Yes: 0 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
7/22/2026HouseReporting date extended to Monday July 20, 2026
7/13/2026SenateReporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
4/1/2026SenateHearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
9/4/2025legislatureHouse concurred
2/27/2025HouseReferred to the committee on Revenue
2/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Filed
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