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MA H3240

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Scanlon

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a local option tax that municipalities may levy on owners of enclosed shopping malls
  • Tax applies to malls with less than 67% occupancy rate for a continuous period of at least 9 months
  • Mall owners can avoid the tax by converting a portion of their property to other uses for lease or sale
  • Municipalities determine the tax rate and the required proportion of property that must be converted to alternative uses
  • Amends Chapter 59 of the General Laws by adding Section 5P

Legislative Description

Relative to shopping malls

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5068

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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