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H 3009MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts bill scales property tax exemptions for disabled veterans based on disability rating

Original title: An Act relative to increasing disability ratings for veterans

Last action · January 22, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H4971Sponsors: Jim Arciero and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts requires the department of revenue and the commissioner of veterans' affairs to establish an incremental property tax exemption scale ranging from $400 for a 10 per cent disability rating up to $1,000 for a 100 per cent disability rating for eligible veterans by January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Eligible disabled veterans in Massachusetts will receive property tax s scaled directly to their officially determined disability percentage rather than flat exemption amounts.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

disabled veterans

Eligible veterans will receive property tax exemptions scaled proportionally to their official disability ratings.

Directly affected

local tax assessors

Assessors must apply the new incremental exemption scale and determine whether properties were improperly conveyed to evade taxation.

Directly affected

department of revenue

The department must establish the incremental exemption scale and any necessary rules or regulations by January 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will a veteran's property tax exemption amount be determined?
The exemption amount will correspond to an incremental scale based on the veteran's disability rating, ranging from $400 for a 10 per cent disability rating up to $1,000 for a 100 per cent disability rating.
Do veterans need to reapply for the property tax exemption every year?
No, once assessors have allowed an exemption, no further evidence of the required facts is needed in subsequent years in that city or town, unless the disability rating falls below 10 per cent or the applicant did not satisfy initial requisites.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Jan 22, 2026House
    Accompanied a study order, see H4971
  2. Jun 17, 2025Joint
    Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
  3. Feb 27, 2025Senate
    Senate concurred
  4. Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to the committee on Revenue

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Sponsors

Jim ArcieroHouse · District 2nd MiddlesexDemocraticPrimary sponsor
Colleen GarryHouse · District 36th MiddlesexDemocraticCosponsor
John GaskeyHouse · District 2nd PlymouthRepublicanCosponsor
Vanna HowardCosponsorNo profile match
Bud WilliamsHouse · District 11th HampdenDemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Veterans Administration, department of revenue, commissioner of veterans’ affairs
OrganizationVeterans Administration“Determines disability ratings for soldiers and sailors”Map →
Organizationdepartment of revenue“Establishes incremental exemption scale and rules”Map →
Organizationcommissioner of veterans’ affairs“Collaborates on issuing the incremental exemption scale”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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