H3212
An Act relative to ensuring fairness and equity in the assessment of the value of property
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve fairness and equity in how property values are assessed for tax purposes in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that property assessments are accurate and reflect the true market value of properties, potentially addressing concerns about disparities in assessments across different communities. The bill is intended to promote transparency and consistency in the assessment process. It has been repeatedly referred to committees and hearings over several legislative sessions, indicating ongoing consideration of these issues.
Key provisions
- Requires assessors to use consistent and transparent methods for property valuation.
- Establishes procedures for property owners to challenge their assessments.
- Mandates regular reviews of assessment practices to ensure accuracy.
- Promotes training and professional development for assessors.
- Addresses potential biases in the assessment process.
- Requires the Department of Revenue to provide data and resources to support fair assessments.
- Focuses on ensuring assessments reflect current market conditions.
- Establishes a process for resolving disputes between property owners and assessors.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Local assessors
- Municipal governments
- Taxpayers
- The Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- The bill’s repeated consideration and revisions suggest a long-standing effort to address property assessment fairness.
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Brian W. Murray
Michael D. Brady
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.3212 194th (Current)
An Act relative to ensuring fairness and equity in the assessment of the value of property
By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3212) of Bridget Plouffe and Michael D. Brady relative to the assessment of the value of property for tax purposes. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bridget Plouffe Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.3212
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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