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H 5661 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to increase the asset limitation ceiling, income limitation ceiling, and benefit limitation ceiling applicable to seniors applying for tax abatement pursuant to clauses 17D, 17E, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws

Summary
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5661) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to increase certain income, asset and benefit limits for senior property tax abatements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local town to expand eligibility for senior property tax abatements, directly providing tax relief and advancing fiscal support for vulnerable residents.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a local increase in limits for senior property tax abatements, which reduces housing costs and supports affordability for seniors.75% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Aug 2026
Governor
Introduced Aug 20, 2026 Last action Aug 24, 2026
Floor votes

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Aug 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Aug 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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