Massachusetts H3253: An Act relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home

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 inserting the following definition: “Disabled person”, a person who is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of medically determinable physical or mental impairment regardless of his or her age, education, and work experience, cannot engage in substantial gainful activity. MGL s. 12A c. 71B SECTION 2. Said Chapter 59 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out clause fiftieth and inserting in place thereof the following clause:- Fiftieth, the increased value of residential real property as a result of alterations or improvements thereto, not to exceed $500 of taxes due; provided, however, that said alterations or improvements are made to provide housing for a person who is not the owner of the premises and who is at least 60 years old or is disabled; provided further, that any such alterations or improvements must be made to a house, consisting of no more than 3 units prior to such alterations or improvements and which is owned and occupied by the applicant as his domicile; and provided, further, that the applicant shall annually furnish to the assessors a statement under oath that the alterations or improvements were made to provide housing for a person who …

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Sponsors

• Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5318
2. March 9, 2026: Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. February 9, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday, March 13, 2026
4. October 28, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
5. July 14, 2025: Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
6. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
7. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Revenue

Common questions

What is H3253?

H3253 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home.

What is the status of H3253?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5318 (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored H3253?

Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R).

Where is the official record for H3253?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3253