S 1994 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to fairness in taxation

S 1994 (An Act relative to fairness in taxation) would require non-profit corporations with total assets exceeding $10 million (as reported in their financial statements) to pay property taxes on real property they own. This bill directly affects large non-profit organizations, such as major hospitals, universities, or charities, that meet the asset threshold. The key provision mandates these entities to contribute to local property tax revenue, aligning their tax treatment more closely with for-profit property owners. The bill aims to address perceived inequities in how non-profits contribute to local tax bases.
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
5
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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Photo of Ryan Fattman
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
MA
Worcester and Hampden