Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H5103 — An Act authorizing the town of Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

In plain language

This bill allows Reading to create a property tax exemption for low-income senior citizens.

The proposed measure enables the town of Reading to implement a property tax exemption based on the income of senior citizens. This aims to assist those with financial needs by reducing their tax burden.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Increased tax exemptions for seniors could affect local funding and services that workers rely on.
  • Families: This means families with senior members may see a reduction in the property tax burden for those who qualify.

Summary

An Act authorizing the town of Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

Bill Text

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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 H5103 do?
An Act authorizing the town of Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
Who sponsors H5103?
H5103 is sponsored by Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of H5103?
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 H5103?
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