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MA H3069

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a new local-option property tax exemption for veterans aged 65 or older with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA or military branch

  • Exemption amount equals the percentage of the veteran's permanent disability rating, applied to their primary residence

  • Veterans must have been Massachusetts residents for at least 6 months before military service or 1 consecutive year before applying, with discharge under other than dishonorable conditions

  • Surviving spouses aged 65 or older may continue receiving the exemption as long as they remain owners and occupants of the property

  • State treasurer will annually reimburse municipalities for the full cost of exemptions granted under this clause

Legislative Description

Relative to municipal senior property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5237

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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