H3970 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont.

What is the status of H3970?

In committee as of June 29, 2026. Latest action: Reporting date extended to Monday, January 4, 2027 (June 29, 2026).

David Rogers (D, 24th Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H3970?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3970

Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court

Massachusetts H3970: An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont

Status: In committee, June 29, 2026

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 31, 2025:

(a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, sections 2, 2A, and 16 of chapter 61B of the General Laws pertaining to the valuation, assessment, and taxation of recreational land (as defined in that chapter) shall not apply in the Town of Belmont’s assessment or taxation of recreational land after July 1, 2025. (b) Beginning July 1, 2025, landowners shall not submit, and the Town of Belmont Board of Assessors shall not allow, applications under sections 3, 5, or 6 of chapter 61B of the General Laws for eligibility for taxation at the rate applicable to recreational land. (c) The provisions of sections 1, 4, 7-15, and 17-18 of chapter 61B of the General Laws, including the provisions pertaining to changes in use, taxation upon conveyance, and roll-back taxes shall continue to apply in full force to land previously assessed or taxed as recreational land under chapter 61B by the Town of Belmont.

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Latest actions

June 29, 2026: Reporting date extended to Monday, January 4, 2027
February 25, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026
December 18, 2025: Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
October 15, 2025: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 18, 2025
July 1, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
April 3, 2025: Senate concurred
March 31, 2025: Referred to the committee on Revenue

Common questions

What is H3970?: H3970 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont.
What is the status of H3970?: In committee as of June 29, 2026. Latest action: Reporting date extended to Monday, January 4, 2027 (June 29, 2026).
Who sponsored H3970?: David Rogers (D, 24th Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.
Where is the official record for H3970?: On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3970

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Massachusetts H3970: An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Belmont

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