S 1928 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a municipal tax assessment increase limit

This bill establishes a legal limit on how much municipal property tax assessments can increase annually. It directly affects property owners in towns and cities by capping the yearly rise in their tax assessment values. The key provision sets a specific percentage limit (not stated in the abstract) on assessment increases, preventing sudden large jumps in tax bills. This creates a predictable tax environment for residents without specifying exact rates or exemptions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 26, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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