H7249

Provides that any facility operated by the federal Department of Defense would be eligible for payment in lieu of taxes.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Federal Department of Defense facilities eligible for payment in lieu of taxes.

This bill amends the General Laws to make any facility operated by the federal Department of Defense eligible for payment in lieu of taxes. The grant paid to municipalities will be equal to 27% of the property taxes that would have been paid if the real property were taxable. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance