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MA H3254

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Sweezey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 59, Section 5, subsection 41C of Massachusetts General Laws regarding senior property tax exemptions
  • Allows cities and towns to increase the $500 senior property tax exemption up to $2,000
  • Maintains existing local authority to reduce eligibility age to 65 years or older
  • Preserves option for municipalities to increase income/asset thresholds by up to 100 percent
  • Requires city council approval with mayor's consent, or town meeting vote, to adopt changes

Legislative Description

Expanding the senior property tax exemption

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5165

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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