H 3234
An Act creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors
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Bill overview
This bill proposed creating a local option property tax cap specifically designed to help low-income seniors in Massachusetts afford their property taxes. It would have allowed cities and towns to establish a limit on the amount of property tax a qualifying senior citizen would pay, potentially reducing their housing costs. The bill aimed to provide financial relief for a vulnerable population facing rising property taxes. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.3234 194th (Current)
An Act creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3234) of Adam J. Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Adam J. Scanlon , Simon Cataldo Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.3234
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4965 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reported on a part of H4965 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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