Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3970: An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3970 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Reporting date extended to Monday, January 4, 2027.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3970) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to update the tax treatment of recreational lands in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brownsberger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Monday, January 4, 2027
- Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue