H3930
An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, to collect a fee on real estate transactions. Specifically, it authorizes the city to establish a real estate transfer fee. The revenue generated from this fee would be used for the city’s general fund. This is not the first time Somerville has considered such a measure, as similar bills have been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee.
- The fee applies to certain real estate transactions within the city.
- Revenue from the fee will be deposited into the city’s general fund.
- The bill was previously considered and approved by the city council and mayor.
- Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in previous sessions.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Home sellers
- Real estate agents
- The City of Somerville
- Property owners
Notable changes
- Establishes a new revenue stream for the city of Somerville.
- Represents a continuation of previous efforts to explore alternative funding mechanisms.
- No specific details regarding the amount or structure of the transfer fee are included in the bill.
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Bill H.3930 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee
By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3930) of Mike Connolly and Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee on certain real estate transactions in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Mike Connolly , Erika Uyterhoeven Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3930
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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