An Act relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue property
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses fines associated with property valuation returns. Specifically, it aims to increase penalties for property owners who fail to provide accurate information when determining the value of their commercial and revenue properties. The bill seeks to ensure more reliable property assessments and potentially generate additional revenue for the state. It builds upon previous legislation with similar aims.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for late or inaccurate property valuation returns.
- Applies to commercial and revenue properties.
- Aims to improve the accuracy of property assessments.
- Relates to written returns of information used to determine property valuation.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Revenue.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced and considered.
- A hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2025.
Who is affected
- Commercial property owners
- Revenue property owners
- State assessors
- Taxpayers
- The Massachusetts State government
Notable changes
- This bill increases penalties compared to previous legislation addressing similar issues.
- It focuses specifically on written returns of information for property valuation.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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