Bill > H3176

This bill amends Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section (Section 52D) that establishes electronic filing requirements for property-related documents. Specifically, the bill mandates that property owners or lessees must file various forms, returns, and documents with the board of assessors using the electronic format and method prescribed by that board. The bill covers forms related to specific sections of the law, including sections 5, 5C, 29, 38D, 38F, 59, and 61A. If a property owner or lessee fails to submit the required documentation in the prescribed electronic manner without a reasonable cause, the filing will be considered not submitted. The bill defines "reasonable cause" as circumstances beyond the owner or lessee's control and good faith efforts to comply with the filing requirements. This legislation aims to modernize and standardize the property valuation document submission process, likely to improve efficiency and record-keeping for local government assessors.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3176