Massachusetts H3216: An Act supporting home sales to first-time home buyers

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:- (jj) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this chapter in an amount equal to 50 per cent of the capital gain income from the sale of a residential property to a first-time home buyer for use as their primary residence; provided, that the sale price of the property is less than $750,000; provided further, that the residential property contains 4 or fewer residential dwelling units; and provided further, that such credit shall not exceed $7,500 for a single person, married person filing a separate return, head of household or married persons filing jointly.

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Sponsors

• Orlando Ramos (D, 9th Hampden) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5318
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 4, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Revenue

Common questions

What is H3216?

H3216 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act supporting home sales to first-time home buyers.

What is the status of H3216?

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

Who sponsored H3216?

Orlando Ramos (D, 9th Hampden).

Where is the official record for H3216?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3216