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H 3930 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee

Summary
By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3930) of Mike Connolly and Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee on certain real estate transactions in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee, generating city revenue through taxation, directly advancing local fiscal management and tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReal estate transfer fees generate revenue that can fund housing programs, aligning with 'funds housing programs' indicator. No explicit use specified but common purpose of such fees.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Jun 29, 2026
Floor votes

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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
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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