H5103

Authorizing the town of Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes Reading, Massachusetts, to establish a means-tested property tax exemption for senior citizens.

This bill allows the town of Reading to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens, subject to income and asset limits. The exemption amount is set annually by the select board and is based on the circuit breaker income tax credit. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria, including age and residency requirements. The exemption is in addition to any other allowed by state law. The act expires three years after implementation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 4

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

Rules suspended

Jun 4

House

Read third and passed to be engrossed

May 21

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting