H 4300
An Act establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Chatham, Massachusetts, to establish a fee on real property transfers. The revenue generated from this fee will be used for town purposes. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to implement a similar fee in Chatham. It was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue and subsequently received Senate concurrence.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Chatham to impose a real property transfer fee.
- Specifies that revenue from the fee will be used for town purposes.
- Previously considered and approved by the town of Chatham.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Chatham, Massachusetts
- Property owners in Chatham
- Real estate purchasers in Chatham
- Taxpayers in Chatham
- The town government of Chatham
Notable changes
- This bill implements a real property transfer fee, similar to previous attempts (H.4060, H.2915).
- It builds on prior local approval from the town of Chatham.
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Bill H.4300 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4300) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Chatham be authorized to establish a real property transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Chatham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4300
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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