H 3257 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to give tax relief to parents with children in private schools

This bill provides a real estate tax reduction of $1,000 per child for homeowners with minor children (including adopted children) enrolled in private schools. It directly affects Massachusetts homeowners who own and live in their property as their primary residence and pay private school tuition. The tax relief requires annual submission of proof of the child's enrollment to local assessors. The provision applies to real estate tax calculations under Chapter 59 of the General Laws.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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