An Act authorizing the town of Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Reading, Massachusetts, to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens. The exemption will be means-tested, meaning that eligibility will be determined based on the senior citizen’s income. The town must approve this measure before it can be implemented. This bill is similar to those passed for other towns in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Reading to establish a property tax exemption.
- The exemption will be means-tested.
- Eligibility will be determined by the senior citizen’s income.
- Requires town approval for implementation.
- Addresses property taxes for senior citizens.
- Part of a series of similar bills across Massachusetts.
- Revenue related legislation.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens in Reading, MA
- Property taxpayers in Reading, MA
- Town of Reading, MA
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a means-tested property tax exemption for seniors.
- Builds upon similar legislation in other Massachusetts towns.
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Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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