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H 3967 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to amending the Community Preservation Act to include an extra percentage surcharge for accessibility

Summary
By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3967) of Christopher Richard Flanagan for legislation to further regulate surcharges on real property. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes real property surcharge to fund accessibility projects under Community Preservation Act, generating dedicated revenue for public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends Community Preservation Act (housing-focused) to add accessibility surcharge, advancing housing accessibility standards under preservation framework.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 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
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Chris Flanagan
DDemocratic
MA
1st Barnstable