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MA H3164

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Linsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 38 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding property tax assessments
  • Requires assessors to consider any deed-recorded restrictions on property use when determining fair cash valuation, which could lower assessments for properties with affordable housing restrictions
  • Maintains the four-class property classification system: residential, open, commercial, and industrial
  • Allows city assessors to divide municipalities into assessment districts for valuation purposes
  • Similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House Bill 2869

Legislative Description

To ensure fair taxation of affordable housing

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5182

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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