H4269
An Act authorizing the town of Wrentham to exempt from taxation certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of Wrentham Deputy Chief George C. Labonte
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Wrentham, Massachusetts, to exempt real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of former Wrentham Deputy Police Chief George C. Labonte from property taxes. The exemption is being granted based on a petition from the town of Wrentham. The bill has been referred to and reported favorably by committees in both the House and Senate, and has been passed by the House.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Wrentham to exempt real estate owned by the surviving spouse of George C. Labonte.
- The exemption applies to real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse.
- The authorization is based on a petition from the town of Wrentham.
- The bill has been reviewed and approved by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- The bill was read and passed by the House.
Who is affected
- The surviving spouse of George C. Labonte
- The town of Wrentham
- Property owners in Wrentham
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses a property tax exemption for a surviving family member of a local government official.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4269 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Wrentham to exempt from taxation certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of Wrentham Deputy Chief George C. Labonte
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4269) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to exempt certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of former deputy police chief George C. Labonte from taxation. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn City/Town: Wrentham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4269
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/30/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 5/4/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
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