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H 3931 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in the Town of Falmouth for the purpose of funding affordable housing

Summary
By Representatives Moakley of Falmouth and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3931) of Thomas W. Moakley and David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) that the town of Falmouth be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in said town for the purpose of funding affordable housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates real estate transfer fee (tax) to fund affordable housing, directly allocating tax revenue to public service program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable housing in Falmouth, directly advancing housing affordability goals.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Jul 6, 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
2
Committee
2
Jul 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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