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MA H2437

MA H2437
Relative to senior property tax exemptions


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt persons seventy-five years of age or older from the portion of real property taxes devoted to local education. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law, specifically Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, to create a new provision that, if accepted by a city or town, would exempt residents who have reached the age of 75 from paying the portion of their real property taxes that are specifically allocated to local education. This means that seniors aged 75 and older, in participating municipalities, would no longer have to contribute financially to the funding of local schools through their property tax bills.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)

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