An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont

This bill changes how Belmont, Massachusetts taxes recreational land starting July 1, 2025. It stops the town from applying special recreational land tax rules (under Chapter 61B) to new land applications or future assessments after that date, meaning landowners cannot seek or receive the lower tax rate for new recreational land. However, land already classified as recreational land under current rules will retain its status, and all existing tax rules - including changes in use or roll-back taxes - will continue to apply to those properties. The bill directly affects Belmont landowners who currently qualify for or might seek the recreational land tax rate.