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MA H2746

MA H2746
Addressing international real estate speculation


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the imposition of a fee on the purchase price upon the transfer of real property interest to alien purchasers in certain real property transactions. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill imposes a 15% fee on the purchase price of any real property transferred to a nonresident purchaser (a person who is not a U.S. citizen or national) in a city or town that accepts the provisions of the act. The fee is the liability of the nonresident purchaser and is to be paid to the city or town, which must deposit the revenue into an affordable housing trust fund. The bill provides exceptions for transfers where the real property is used as the principal residence by the nonresident purchaser. The bill also outlines penalties and enforcement mechanisms for nonpayment of the fee.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4725 (on 06/17/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2746
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2746.pdf
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