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MA H3130

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vanna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a property tax exemption of up to 100% of assessed value for land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes on parcels under 2 acres
  • Requires minimum gross sales of $500 in agricultural/horticultural products in the previous year to qualify for the exemption
  • Limits eligibility to cities and towns with populations of at least 50,000 or those designated as gateway municipalities
  • Requires local acceptance by each municipality, which then sets the specific exemption percentage and decides whether rooftop and container farm operations qualify
  • Filed January 16, 2025 by Representatives Vanna Howard (17th Middlesex) and Hannah Kane (11th Worcester) with bipartisan sponsorship

Legislative Description

To promote urban agriculture and horticulture

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

11/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling10/22/2025
Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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