H 4574
An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a real estate transfer fee in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts. The fee would be applied to property transfers. Revenue generated from this fee would be used for town purposes. This legislation is based on a petition approved by the town of Arlington.
Key provisions
- A real estate transfer fee will be imposed.
- The fee applies to transfers of property within the town of Arlington.
- Revenue from the fee will be used for town purposes.
- The bill was initially presented by Representative Sean Garballey and Senator Cindy Friedman.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The bill received local approval from the town of Arlington.
- A hearing was scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Arlington, Massachusetts
- Real estate agents and brokers in Arlington
- Buyers and sellers of property in Arlington
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new real estate transfer fee specifically for the town of Arlington.
- Similar bills have been proposed in other Massachusetts towns.
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Bill H.4574 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4574) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Sean Garballey , Cindy F. Friedman Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue City/Town: Arlington (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4574
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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