An Act updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals
This bill updates Massachusetts property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. It increases exemption amounts based on disability severity: $1,500 annually (or $4,000 assessed value) for veterans with loss of one limb or sight (Section 22A), and $2,500 (or $8,000 assessed value) for those with loss of both limbs or both eyes (Section 22B). The exemptions apply to veterans who are Massachusetts residents, have honorable discharge, occupy the property as their primary residence, and meet specific disability criteria documented by the Veterans Administration. Surviving spouses retain the exemption after the veteran’s death if they remain owners and occupants of the property.
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 Jan 22, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
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 · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Robertson
DDemocratic
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