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H 5526 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Holliston to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for debt exclusion construction projects

Summary
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5526) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that the town of Holliston be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for debt exclusion construction projects. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to seniors, reducing their tax burden and supporting fiscal equity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a tax exemption for seniors in debt exclusion projects, reducing housing costs and supporting affordable housing access.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026 Last action Aug 6, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jun 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
MA
8th Middlesex