HB 585 — relative to the property tax exemption for religious organizations.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 80
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
relative to the property tax exemption for religious organizations.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 80
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/16/2025 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 51 P. 18
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Executive Session: 10/06/2025 10:00 am GP 159
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==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 10/08/2025 10:00 am GP 159
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Full Committee Work Session: 10/06/2025 10:00 am GP 159
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Retained in Committee
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Executive Session: 03/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 202-204
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Public Hearing: 02/05/2025 10:30 am LOB 203
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Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 3 P. 17
Sponsors
- Daryl Abbas · Cosponsor
- John Janigian · Primary
- Mark Pearson · Cosponsor
- Kenneth Weyler · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- John Janigian Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Daryl Abbas Republican
- Mark Pearson Republican
- Kenneth Weyler Republican
Not signed on (411)
411 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 411 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 585 do?
- relative to the property tax exemption for religious organizations.
- Who sponsors HB 585?
- HB 585 is sponsored by Daryl Abbas (Republican), John Janigian (Republican), Mark Pearson (Republican), and Kenneth Weyler (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 585?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 585?
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