An Act to provide tax relief for low-income veterans
This bill creates a property tax exemption for low-income veterans in Massachusetts. It allows qualifying veterans, whose annual income is at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, to avoid paying excise taxes on one personal vehicle they own or lease. Once a veteran's eligibility is confirmed, the exemption will automatically apply in future years without requiring additional proof, unless the assessor learns the veteran no longer meets the income or status requirements. The measure directly affects veterans who currently pay vehicle taxes and would benefit from reduced financial burdens.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Sep 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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