Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3059: An Act promoting estate tax fairness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3059 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting estate tax fairness. Primary sponsor: Mike Connolly (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5309.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3059) of Mike Connolly and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the taxation of transfers of certain estates. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Connolly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5309
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue