H 3099
An Act authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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Bill overview
This bill proposed to allow Massachusetts cities and towns the option to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens, but it was ultimately unsuccessful. The exemption would have been ‘means-tested,’ meaning it would only be available to seniors with limited income. Local municipalities would have had the discretion to decide whether to implement the program and establish the specific income thresholds. This legislation aimed to provide financial relief to older homeowners struggling with property taxes.
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsors
Kristin E. Kassner
Michael D. Brady
Natalie M. Higgins
William C. Galvin
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