Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5696: An Act relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5696 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4094) [Local Approval Received]. October 19, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Passed to be engrossed
- Substituted for H4094