Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S1927: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes
Status: In committee, July 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 17 of chapter 61A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the first sentence, the following sentence:- Notwithstanding the provisions in this section, if, by conveyance or other action of the owner thereof, a portion of land previously used for agricultural purposes, which is valued, assessed and taxed under the provisions of this chapter is separated for the purpose of producing renewable energy, as defined in section 1 of chapter 164 of the General Laws, the land so separated shall not be subject to liability for conveyance or roll-back taxes applicable thereto.
Sponsors
- Michael Brady (D, Second Plymouth and Norfolk) · primary sponsor
- Norman Orrall (R, 12th Bristol)
- Christopher Flanagan (D)
- Kathleen LaNatra (D, 12th Plymouth)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a new draft, see S3150
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- : Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Revenue
Common questions
- What is S1927?
- S1927 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes.
- What is the status of S1927?
- In committee as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see S3150 (July 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1927?
- Michael Brady (D, Second Plymouth and Norfolk), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1927?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1927
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