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S 1933 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to prevent property tax bill shocks

Summary
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to prevent property tax bill shocks. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, protecting homeowners from financial shocks, aligning with fiscal responsibility in tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents property tax shocks, supporting property rights (a housing policy aspect) by protecting owners from financial instability due to unpredictable tax burdens.80% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 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
12
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Order relative to subject matter adopted
upper
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2899
upper
Dec 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Will Brownsberger
Will Brownsberger
DDemocratic
MA
Suffolk and Middlesex
Co
Photo of Bruce Tarr
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
MA
First Essex and Middlesex
Co
Photo of Nick Collins
Nick Collins
DDemocratic
MA
First Suffolk