Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2070 — An Act relative to veteran tax abatements

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses tax abatements for veterans.

The bill pertains to tax abatements available to veterans. It aims to modify existing regulations related to these financial benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of veterans may see changes in the financial benefits related to property taxes.

Summary

An Act relative to veteran tax abatements

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates annual increases to certain abatements based on the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

  • Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws

    Twenty-second I. Notwithstanding any provision of general or special law to the contrary, an abatement granted pursuant to clause Twenty-second, Twenty-second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-second C, Twenty-second D, Twenty-second E, Twenty-second F, Twenty-second G, Twenty-second H, shall be increased annually by a city or town in an amount not to exceed the increase in the cost of living as determined by the Consumer Price Index for such year.

    This addition establishes a mechanism for annual adjustment of specified abatements in line with the cost of living.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2070 do?
An Act relative to veteran tax abatements
Who sponsors S2070?
S2070 is sponsored by Michael F. Rush (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2070?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2070?
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