H 5163
Study Order
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Joint Committee on Revenue to investigate and study certain House documents related to potential freezes on residential tax rates or valuations for elderly homeowners, as well as regulations concerning property tax surcharges. The committee’s study will aim to gather information and potentially recommend further action regarding these issues. This study order seeks to examine existing policies and explore potential adjustments to real property taxation.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Committee on Revenue to conduct an investigation.
- Focus the investigation on House documents related to tax freezes for seniors.
- Require the committee to study regulations on real property tax surcharges.
- Direct the committee to gather information and make recommendations.
Who is affected
- Elderly homeowners
- Property owners subject to real property tax surcharges
- The Joint Committee on Revenue
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Revenue
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Order H.5163 194th (Current)
Study Order
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly and to further regulate surcharges on real property.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Revenue Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Order History
Displaying 4 actions for Order H.5163
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on Revenue |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Accompanied by H3078 and H3967 |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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