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MA H3212

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bridget Plouffe

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2A of Chapter 59 to authorize Massachusetts assessors to enter private property (lands, waters, and premises) after reasonable notice to collect physical and functional data for determining fair cash value for tax purposes
  • Entry onto property for assessment purposes would not constitute trespass under this provision
  • Assessors must follow Department of Revenue requirements and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices when conducting property inspections
  • Entry authority explicitly excludes buildings—assessors may access outdoor areas only
  • Assessors remain liable for any damage caused to property during entry by themselves, their agents, or employees

Legislative Description

Relative to ensuring fairness and equity in the assessment of the value of property

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/11/2026
Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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