Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3120: 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 3120 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. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5164.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3120) of James K. Hawkins and Steven S. Howitt 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): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
“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 H5164
- Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue