H 3969 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to urban farmland

This bill (HD 3729) addresses taxation for urban farmland in Massachusetts. It proposes changes to how farmland used for agricultural purposes within city or town boundaries is taxed, directly affecting urban farmers and landowners who grow food on smaller plots in developed areas. The official abstract indicates it relates to "urban farmland taxation" under the Revenue department, but the provided context does not specify the exact tax mechanism, exemptions, or rate changes. Without additional details on the bill's provisions, no further concrete policy changes can be described.
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 Feb 12, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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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
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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