An Act relative to effective dates of property taxes
This bill modifies Massachusetts property tax laws to clarify when specific tax exemptions take effect for eligible veterans. It requires that exemptions granted under certain clauses begin on the date the veteran receives their official disability letter from the Veterans Administration, rather than a later administrative date. Additionally, the bill directs the Division of Local Services to create rules for handling cases where veterans have already paid property taxes after receiving their disability award. These changes directly affect veterans and the local tax offices responsible for processing their exemptions.
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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