H 4444
An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott
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Bill overview
This bill creates a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. The exemption is based on a petition from the town of Swampscott, indicating local support for the measure. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and subsequently passed by the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a real property exemption for disabled individuals.
- The exemption applies specifically to the town of Swampscott.
- The exemption was approved by the town of Swampscott.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The bill was passed by the House and Senate.
- The bill was amended to change the title.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration.
Who is affected
- Disabled individuals in Swampscott
- Property owners in Swampscott
- The town of Swampscott
Notable changes
- The bill reflects local approval from the town of Swampscott.
- The bill was amended to change the title.
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Primary sponsor
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill H.4444 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott
By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4444) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Jennifer Balinsky Armini , Brendan P. Crighton Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Swampscott (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 11 actions for Bill H.4444
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/25/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 8/28/2025 | 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 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/8/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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