An Act relative to private school land use
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for certain out-of-state educational entities that own land within Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a framework for these settlements, potentially providing financial compensation to the state in exchange for the continued use of the land by these private schools. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Revenue Committee and has been accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for negotiating payments in lieu of taxes with out-of-state private schools.
- Addresses land use agreements for these educational entities.
- Potentially provides financial compensation to the state.
- Requires a study order (H.5238) to examine the issue further.
Who is affected
- Out-of-state private schools
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Focuses specifically on payments in lieu of taxes for private schools.
- Requires a study to assess the current situation and potential impacts.
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