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MA S2048

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows cities and towns to freeze property taxes for residents aged 65 and older who have lived in the municipality for 25 years or longer
  • Property tax would be locked at the amount owed in the fiscal year before the resident turned 65
  • Requires the property to be the owner's primary residence, either individually or jointly with a spouse
  • Local adoption is required; cities and towns must vote to accept this optional tax reduction program
  • Amends Chapter 59, Section 5 of the General Laws by adding a new paragraph (Fifty-ninth)

Legislative Description

Relative to property taxes and senior citizens

Last Action

Accompanied S2036

11/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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