S.2023

To promote urban agriculture and horticulture

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2023 seeks to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by exempting certain agricultural properties from taxation.

Massachusetts S2023 amends Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws to exempt up to 100 percent of the assessed value of real estate used for agricultural, horticultural, or agricultural and horticultural purposes from taxation. This exemption applies to properties less than 2 acres in area and is available in cities or towns with a population of at least 50,000 or those meeting the definition of a gateway municipality under Section 3A of Chapter 23A.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 9

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Jul 1, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1