An Act relative to tax relief for low-income seniors
This bill creates a property tax exemption for low-income seniors in Massachusetts, specifically waiving the excise tax on one personal vehicle for citizens over 65 with annual incomes at or below the federal poverty guideline. The legislation simplifies the process by stating that once an assessor grants this exemption, no further proof of income or age is needed in subsequent years unless the senior no longer meets the requirements. By removing the need for annual re-evaluation, the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens while providing ongoing financial relief to qualifying elderly residents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 24, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
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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