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MA S2061

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 reduce property taxes for residents over age 60 who provide volunteer services, with reductions added to any existing exemptions or abatements
  • Caps compensation at the state minimum wage rate for up to 175 hours of volunteer work per tax year
  • Permits municipalities to set lower hour limits than the 175-hour maximum
  • Authorizes cities and towns to allow an approved representative to perform volunteer services on behalf of seniors who are physically unable to do so themselves
  • Amends Section 5K of Chapter 59 of the General Laws

Legislative Description

Reducing senior citizen property taxes

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/22/2025
Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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