H4444
An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a real property exemption for disabled individuals residing in the town of Swampscott. It allows property owners who meet specific criteria related to disability to receive a reduction in their property taxes. The exemption is being petitioned by local residents and approved by the town of Swampscott. This legislation aims to provide financial relief to homeowners with disabilities within the specified municipality.
Key provisions
- Creates a real property exemption for disabled persons.
- The exemption applies specifically to the town of Swampscott.
- Eligibility criteria for the exemption are not explicitly defined in the text.
- The exemption is being supported by a joint petition from local representatives.
- Local approval from the town of Swampscott was required for the bill to proceed.
Who is affected
- Disabled individuals residing in Swampscott
- Property owners in Swampscott
- The town of Swampscott
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a localized property tax exemption, differing from broader state-wide exemptions.
- It requires local approval from Swampscott before implementation.
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Primary sponsor
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill H.4444 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott
By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4444) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Jennifer Balinsky Armini , Brendan P. Crighton Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Swampscott (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 11 actions for Bill H.4444
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 8/28/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/8/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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