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MA S1927
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Brady
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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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