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MA H3112
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Gordon
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 465 of the Acts of 1956 (the Massachusetts Port Authority enabling act) to require property taxes on Massport real estate leased or used by for-profit businesses
- Lessees, users, or occupants of Massport property for business purposes would be taxed annually as of January 1 as if they were the property owner
- Taxes assessed would not create a lien on the underlying Massport property, but collectors may sell or take the lessee's interest for nonpayment
- Massport may enter agreements with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (with mayoral approval) to make payments in lieu of taxes for trade and transportation center properties
- Filed by Representative Kenneth I. Gordon (21st Middlesex) on January 14, 2025
Legislative Description
Repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/11/2026
Revenue2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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