H 3165
An Act protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders
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Bill overview
This bill aims to allow housing cooperative shareholders to deduct certain expenses related to their cooperative ownership from their state income taxes. It seeks to provide financial relief to individuals who invest in and live in cooperative housing arrangements. The legislation proposes a new tax deduction specifically for cooperative shareholders, recognizing the unique nature of cooperative housing.
Key provisions
- Allows housing cooperative shareholders to deduct eligible expenses.
- Defines eligible expenses related to cooperative ownership.
- Establishes guidelines for determining eligibility.
- Creates a new tax deduction for cooperative shareholders.
Who is affected
- Housing cooperative shareholders
- Individuals living in cooperative housing
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a new tax deduction specifically for cooperative housing shareholders.
- Potentially modifies existing tax laws to accommodate cooperative ownership.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill H.3165 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3165
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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