Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4193: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4193 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 6, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue