An Act providing for line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a system of property tax exemptions for the surviving relatives of firefighters and police officers who die while serving in the line of duty. It seeks to provide financial assistance to these families by exempting the property tax on the deceased’s real estate. The bill has been reviewed and reported favorably by the House Committee on Revenue and is currently awaiting consideration in the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee.
Key provisions
- Provides property tax exemptions for the surviving relatives of line-of-duty firefighters.
- Specifically targets real estate owned by the deceased.
- Applies to both police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty.
- The bill was previously considered in similar forms (H.4006, H.3006, H.2890, H.2897, H.2844).
- Currently under review by the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses and dependents of firefighters
- Surviving spouses and dependents of police officers
- Property owners in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- Firefighters and Police Officers
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to provide similar benefits (H.4006, H.3006, H.2890, H.2897, H.2844).
- The focus is on property tax exemptions rather than direct cash payments.
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