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MA S1932

MA S1932
Increasing volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill increases the property tax exemption for qualifying veterans who volunteer their service from $1,500 to $2,000. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 5N of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws by raising the current property tax benefit threshold for veterans who have performed volunteer service. The bill makes this change in two places within the existing law, effectively increasing the monetary value of the tax exemption by $500. This change aims to provide additional financial relief to veterans who have contributed their time and service to their community, recognizing their contributions by offering a slightly higher property tax benefit. The modification appears to be a straightforward adjustment to existing tax law that provides a modest increase in financial support for veteran volunteers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 11/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1932
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1932.pdf
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