Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3965: An Act relative to tax abatement equity

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3965) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to tax abatements. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill addresses tax abatement equity, aiming to close loopholes in tax incentives and promote fair fiscal management under Revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3966: An Act to reform property tax assessments and abatement processes

By Representative Armini of Marblehead (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3966) of Jay Catelli for legislation to further regulate the property tax assessments and abatement processes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReforming property tax assessments and abatement processes directly addresses tax administration and revenue collection, aiming to improve fairness and fiscal management per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3205: An Act to update certain changes to property tax collection laws

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3205) of Brian W. Murray for legislation to further regulate property tax collection. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRegulates property tax collection to ensure proper revenue collection, supporting fiscal management and budget stability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3239: An Act relative to municipal property tax reform

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to municipal property tax reform. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses municipal property tax reform under 'Revenue', directly impacting tax policy and fiscal management per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 2071: An Act granting property tax relief to seniors

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants property tax relief to seniors, reducing tax burden for lower-income group, directly supporting Budget & Taxes policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 2048: An Act relative to property taxes and senior citizens

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill targets property tax relief for senior citizens, a lower-income group, directly aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 1961: An Act establishing a local option for freezing property tax appraisals

This bill allows local governments (like towns or cities) to choose whether to freeze property tax appraisals for a set period. If adopted, it would prevent annual increases in a property's assessed value used to calculate taxes, directly affecting homeowners in communities that implement the freeze. The key mechanism is a local vote by municipal authorities to adopt the freeze option, which would halt tax hikes tied to rising property values. This creates a concrete policy change for local revenue management without mandating statewide action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFreezes property tax appraisals to prevent annual increases, providing direct tax relief to homeowners by halting tax hikes tied to rising property values.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 1994: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates large non-profits to pay property taxes, closing a tax loophole and increasing local revenue. This strengthens budget revenue streams and aligns with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Revenue

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2052: An Act establishing a local option to exempt fishermen from property taxes

This bill would allow local governments (such as towns or cities) to choose whether to exempt property owned by fishermen from local property taxes. If a municipality adopts this option, fishermen who own qualifying property within that area would not pay property taxes on it. The exemption is optional for communities, meaning each locality can independently decide whether to implement it without state mandate. It directly affects local governments and fishermen who own property in communities that choose to offer the tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates property tax exemption for fishermen, providing direct tax relief. Explicitly allows local governments to implement this tax reduction, directly affecting taxation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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