Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4577: An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4577 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee. 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 Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4577) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Hadley Luddy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Barnstable |
“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
- Reported date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue