Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1971 — An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

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The bill amends the tax structure and revenue allocation related to sales and housing initiatives.

  • Chapter 64D, Section 1

    hereafter referred to as the existing rate

    Defines 'existing rate' for clarity in tax calculation.

  • Chapter 64D, Section 1

    however, for sales exceeding $250,000 but less than $500,000, 1.1 multiplied by the existing rate; for sales exceeding $500,000 but less than $1,000,000, 1.6 multiplied by the existing rate, for sales exceeding $1,000,000 but less than $2,000,000 1.8 multiplied by the existing rate; for sales exceeding $2,000,000 the existing rate multiplied by 2.

    Introduces a tiered tax rate system based on sales amounts.

  • Chapter 64D, Section 1

    The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities shall equally divide such tax revenue to initiatives to address the housing crisis and to fund the Affordable Housing Act initiatives as established in chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024.

    Requires the allocation of tax revenue to housing initiatives.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1971 do?
An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing
Who sponsors S1971?
S1971 is sponsored by Lydia Edwards (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1971?
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 S1971?
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