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MA S1927

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Brady

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 61A, Section 17 of Massachusetts General Laws to create a tax exemption for agricultural land converted to renewable energy production
  • Landowners who separate a portion of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes would not owe conveyance taxes or roll-back taxes on that separated land
  • Roll-back taxes are typically assessed when land classified under Chapter 61A (agricultural taxation) is converted to non-agricultural use
  • Renewable energy is defined according to Section 1 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws
  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 1889) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session but did not pass

Legislative Description

Relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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