An Act relative to veteran property tax work-off
This bill (S 1948) creates a program allowing veterans who own property in Massachusetts to reduce their property tax bills by performing community service. It directly affects eligible veterans with property tax obligations, enabling them to earn tax credits through volunteer work instead of paying the full amount. The key provision establishes a system where veterans can complete approved service hours to offset their annual property tax liability. The bill focuses on providing a practical alternative for veterans facing financial strain from property taxes.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 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
13
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #119 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
upper
Nov 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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