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MA H3215

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Orlando Ramos

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Public utilities must pay 100% of personal property taxes owed before filing an appeal on their tax assessment
  • Amends Section 64 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws governing property tax appeals
  • Creates a stricter payment requirement for utilities compared to other taxpayers who may appeal while withholding disputed amounts
  • Defines public utilities according to subsection (q) of section 1 of Chapter 40D
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous legislative session (House No. 2927 of 2023-2024)

Legislative Description

Relative to the withholding of property taxes by utility companies

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5203

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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