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MA H3256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Sylvia

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 17 of Chapter 61A of the General Laws to create an exemption from conveyance and roll-back taxes for agricultural land converted to renewable energy production
  • Landowners who separate a portion of land classified and taxed under the agricultural tax program (Chapter 61A) for renewable energy purposes would not owe the penalty taxes typically triggered when land changes use
  • Renewable energy is defined according to Section 1 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws
  • Filed by Representative Mark D. Sylvia (10th Bristol) on January 16, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate Bill 1889 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4295

7/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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