Bill > H3093

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 by adding a new section (Section 52D) that establishes electronic filing requirements for property-related forms. Specifically, the bill mandates that owners or lessees of real or personal property must file certain forms (referenced in sections 5, 5C, 29, 38D, 38F, 59, and 61A) with the board of assessors using the exact manner, format, and electronic medium that the board prescribes. If property owners or lessees fail to submit these forms precisely as requested by the board of assessors, it will be considered equivalent to not filing or not responding at all. Furthermore, the bill extends this electronic filing requirement to any information requests made by assessors under sections 38D, 38F, or 61A, giving the board of assessors broad discretion in determining the acceptable electronic filing methods. This legislation aims to standardize and modernize the property valuation and assessment process by ensuring that all relevant documentation is submitted electronically according to specific guidelines set by local assessment boards.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3093