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H 3120 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria

Summary
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3120) of James K. Hawkins and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax freeze option for elderly with means-tested criteria, directly offering tax relief to lower-income seniors under municipal discretion.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFreezes property taxes for elderly homeowners with income criteria directly supports housing affordability and stability for a vulnerable group, preventing displacement due to rising costs.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 2, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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