H 3105
An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens in Massachusetts. The exemption would be means-tested, meaning that eligibility would depend on the senior’s income. The goal is to provide property tax relief to low-income seniors, helping them afford to stay in their homes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a means-tested property tax exemption for senior citizens.
- Eligibility is based on income levels.
- The exemption would apply to the value of the senior’s primary residence.
- The bill is similar to previous proposals regarding senior property tax relief.
- It is currently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Low-income homeowners
- Property taxpayers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a means-tested component to existing property tax exemptions for seniors.
- Builds upon previous attempts to provide property tax relief to seniors in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Colleen M. Garry
Danillo A. Sena
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.3105 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Carmine Lawrence Gentile , David F. DeCoste Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3105
| 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 Ways and Means |
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