Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H3132 — An Act providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 offers a local tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs.

The bill allows local governments to provide real estate tax exemptions to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). This aims to recognize and support the essential services these individuals provide to their communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of volunteer firefighters and EMTs may benefit from reduced property taxes.

Summary

An Act providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption

Bill Text

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does H3132 do?
An Act providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption
Who sponsors H3132?
H3132 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican).
What is the current status of H3132?
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.
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