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MA H3027
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Biele
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities, towns, and political subdivisions in Massachusetts to grant real estate tax abatements to surviving spouses or guardians of children whose parent was killed in the line of duty
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Applies to children of emergency first responders and corrections officers who died while performing their duties
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Requires that the property receiving the tax abatement be owned and occupied by the surviving spouse or guardian, and serve as the child's domicile
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Provides local option authority, allowing municipalities to choose whether to offer this benefit rather than mandating it statewide
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Similar legislation (House No. 2710) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to guardians of surviving children of emergency first responders
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/26/2026