S.2016

Relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2016 requires organizations exempt from property tax to make payments in lieu of taxation if their property is valued at $15 million.

Massachusetts S2016 amends Chapter 59 of the General Laws to mandate that organizations exempt from property tax must make payments in lieu of taxation. This applies to organizations owning property valued at $15 million or more. The bill allows cities and towns to adopt ordinances or bylaws to negotiate exemptions, consider community benefits, and manage payments. High Public Payment Hospitals, as defined in Section 67 of Chapter 118E, are exempt from these requirements.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3130

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Oct 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time