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MA H3204

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Massachusetts cities and towns to establish a property tax exemption or abatement program for grandparents age 55 and older who are raising grandchildren
  • Maximum property tax reduction capped at $1,000 per grandchild per tax year
  • Requires a verified legal relationship between the grandparent and grandchild to qualify
  • Tax reduction applies in addition to any other exemptions or abatements the taxpayer already receives
  • Local adoption required; municipalities may create their own rules and procedures for implementation, and legislative bodies may adjust the exemption based on verified legal relationships

Legislative Description

Reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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