Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5651: An Act relative to senior property tax credits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5651 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to senior property tax credits. Primary sponsor: Kristin Kassner (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to senior property tax credits. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Kassner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue
- Referred to the committee on House Rules