H4193
An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, to establish a real estate transfer fee on property sales. The fee would be applied when property is transferred, likely to generate revenue for the town. This legislation is similar to proposals in other Massachusetts towns, aiming to provide funding for various local improvements. It’s currently under review by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Amherst to impose a real estate transfer fee.
- The fee would apply to the transfer of property within the town.
- Revenue generated would be used for town purposes.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Domb and Senator Comerford.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Amherst, MA
- Real estate buyers in Amherst, MA
- The town of Amherst
- Local government
- Real estate agents and brokers in Amherst
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new revenue stream for the town of Amherst.
- It builds upon previous attempts to implement similar fees in other Massachusetts towns.
- The specific amount of the transfer fee would need to be determined through town action.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4193 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst
By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Mindy Domb , Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Amherst (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4193
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 6/5/2025 | 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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