H 3162
An Act extending a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of blind persons
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Bill overview
This bill extends a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of a blind person in Massachusetts. Currently, this exemption is available to the blind person themselves, but this legislation would broaden the eligibility to include their spouse after their death. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to surviving spouses, easing the burden of property taxes on their remaining property. It builds upon previous attempts to establish this exemption.
Key provisions
- Extends property tax exemption.
- Applies to the surviving spouse of a blind person.
- Provides relief from property tax obligations.
- Based on existing legislation regarding similar exemptions.
- Addresses the financial needs of surviving spouses.
- Maintains the exemption on the surviving spouse’s property.
- Does not affect existing exemptions for blind persons.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of blind persons
- Property owners in Massachusetts
- Blind persons and their families
- Massachusetts residents
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Expands the existing property tax exemption to include surviving spouses.
- Builds upon previous legislation addressing similar exemptions.
- Provides a potential benefit to a previously underserved group.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.3162 194th (Current)
An Act extending a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of blind persons
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3162) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to extend the property tax exemption to surviving spouses of blind persons. Revenue.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3162
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5195 |
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