Massachusetts House Bill 3008 allows non-contiguous farmland within 10 miles or a single municipality to qualify for agricultural land classification

Original title: An Act relative to non-contiguous farm land

Last action · November 12, 2025: Read second and ordered to a third readingSponsors: Jim Arciero and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Official description

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of James Arciero and others relative to non-contiguous farm land. Revenue.

Why it matters

Qualifying agricultural parcels under Chapter 61A changes property tax assessment methods for landowners whose farming operations span multiple separate plots, provided the total acreage and distance criteria are met.

Who It Would Affect

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agricultural property owners

Landowners with separate farm parcels totaling at least five acres within a 10-mile radius or single municipality gain the right to apply for agricultural land classification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum acreage required to apply for non-contiguous farmland classification?

The owner must hold a total of not less than five acres across two or more areas.

How close do the separate parcels need to be to qualify?

The parcels must be within a 10-mile radius of one another or located within the confines of a single municipality.

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Where This Stands

Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

Procedural history

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Nov 12, 2025House
Read second and ordered to a third reading
Nov 12, 2025House
Rules suspended
Nov 12, 2025House
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
Oct 22, 2025HouseCommittee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Jul 1, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred

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Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Revenue

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