H4350
An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Brookline, Massachusetts, to collect a fee on real estate transactions. Specifically, it authorizes the town to levy a real estate transfer fee when property is sold. The revenue generated from this fee would be used for town purposes. This bill is similar to previous attempts to implement a similar fee in Brookline.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee.
- The fee applies to certain real property transfers within the town.
- Revenue from the fee will be used for town purposes.
- The bill was previously introduced and considered in similar form.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Brookline
- Real estate buyers in Brookline
- Real estate sellers in Brookline
- The town of Brookline
Notable changes
- This bill re-authorizes a previously proposed measure to implement a real estate transfer fee.
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Cynthia Stone Creem
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Bill H.4350 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4350) of Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Brookline be authorized to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Tommy Vitolo Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Brookline (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4350
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/31/2025 | 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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