Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3078: An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3078 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Primary sponsor: David DeCoste (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5163.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3078) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeCoste | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5163
- Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue