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H 3247 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

Summary
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3247) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to further regulate tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill regulates tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings to prevent abuse, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes development of abandoned buildings through tax deduction regulations, advancing housing development without restrictions.90% 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 Apr 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
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mike Soter
Mike Soter
RRepublican
MA
8th Worcester
Co
Photo of Joe McKenna
Joe McKenna
RRepublican
MA
18th Worcester
Co
Photo of Marcus Vaughn
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
MA
9th Norfolk