Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S1989: An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax
Status: Failed, July 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 2A of chapter 65C of the general laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “commonwealth”, in line 3, the following words:- "; provided, however, that no tax shall be imposed on the transfer of an estate valued at or less than $5,000,000."
Sponsors
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden) · primary sponsor
- Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5596
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- : Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Revenue
Common questions
- What is S1989?
- S1989 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax.
- What is the status of S1989?
- Failed as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5596 (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1989?
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S1989?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1989
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