H 3104
An Act relative to the assisted living programs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve assisted living programs in Massachusetts by allowing them to access tax increment financing and giving municipalities the ability to offer targeted financial incentives. The goal is to support the growth and sustainability of these programs, which provide housing and care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the bill seeks to make assisted living facilities eligible for economic development tools typically used by other businesses.
Key provisions
- Allows assisted living programs to utilize tax increment financing.
- Permits municipalities to provide flexible targeted financial incentives to assisted living facilities.
- Supports the expansion and financial stability of assisted living services.
- Addresses potential funding challenges for assisted living facilities.
Who is affected
- Assisted living facilities
- Seniors and individuals with disabilities who utilize assisted living services
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Developers of assisted living facilities
Notable changes
- Introduces the possibility of economic development tools for assisted living programs.
- Provides municipalities with greater flexibility in supporting assisted living.
- Builds upon previous legislative efforts related to assisted living programs.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.3104 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the assisted living programs
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3104) of Colleen M. Garry relative to making assisted living programs eligible for tax increment financing and allowing municipalities to provide flexible targeted incentives. Revenue.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3104
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4708 |
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