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MA H3026

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Williamstown to increase income and asset limits for senior property tax exemptions under clauses 41, 41(b), and 41(c) beyond state-established thresholds
  • Allows the town to raise eligibility limits up to the "circuit breaker" state income tax credit threshold set by the Commissioner of Revenue
  • Applies the married-filing-jointly income limit to all eligible seniors regardless of actual marital status
  • Requires town meeting approval to implement any changes to the exemption thresholds
  • Local approval from Williamstown has already been received for this home rule petition

Legislative Description

Allowing the town of Williamstown to expand financial eligibility for senior property tax exemption

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2026

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/21/2025
Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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