Massachusetts H3257: An Act to give tax relief to parents with children in private schools

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following:- Fifty-ninth, Real estate, to the amount of one thousand dollars of the taxable valuation of real estate of a person with minor children, including adopted children, for each child enrolled in a private school in which the person pays a tuition, as provided in section 7 of chapter 76; provided that such real estate is owned and occupied by the person as their domicile; provided further a person seeking abatement shall annually furnish to the assessors of the city or town proof of the child’s enrollment in such school

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Sponsors

• Justin Thurber (R) · primary sponsor
• David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5313
2. February 25, 2026: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. December 18, 2025: Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
4. September 16, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
5. September 5, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
6. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
7. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Revenue

Common questions

What is H3257?

H3257 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to give tax relief to parents with children in private schools.

What is the status of H3257?

Failed as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5313 (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored H3257?

Justin Thurber (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H3257?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3257