MA S1885

Bill

MA S1885

Relative to senior property tax deferral

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
07/26/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to expand the senior property tax deferral program. Specifically, it allows seniors aged 65 or older, or those who own property jointly with a spouse aged 65 or older, to defer property taxes if their gross income does not exceed certain limits. The bill outlines the process for entering into a tax deferral and recovery agreement with the local assessors, including provisions for the lien on the property, interest rates, and payment by heirs upon the owner's passing. The bill applies to taxes assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Pat Jehlen (D)*, Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/26/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1885

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1885
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1885.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2888	Enhancing the senior property tax deferral program	Accompanied a study order, see H5352	Similar To
H2922	Relative to the senior property tax deferral program	Accompanied a study order, see H5352	Similar To
H2981	To insure fair taxation of affordable housing	Accompanied a study order, see H5247	Similar To
H4060	Establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham	No further action taken	Similar To
H4637	Relative to real estate transfer fees and senior property tax relief	No further action taken	Similar To
S1006	Relative to statutes of repose	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1844	Relative to tax abatements for deaf residents	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	Similar To
S1895	Providing property tax relief for older adults	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	Similar To
S2526	Relative to raising the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments in the town of Milton	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
S498	To restrict the use of pesticides around children	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S970	To clarify the rights of joint owners of real property and abolish certain inconsistent or archaic rules	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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