Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5457: 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
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Plain-language summary
H 5457 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 26, 2026. 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 1 additional sponsor. 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 Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5457) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of certain property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue