H 3270
An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code
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Bill overview
This bill, H.3270, proposed changes to the Massachusetts estate tax code. It aimed to modify existing provisions related to the taxation of inherited wealth, potentially impacting estates and their beneficiaries. The bill was introduced by Representative Marcus S. Vaughn and underwent several hearings and revisions before ultimately failing to pass. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating ongoing interest in reviewing and potentially reforming the state’s estate tax system.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.3270 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3270) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to the estate tax code. Revenue.
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3270
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5318 |
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