H 5661 Massachusetts 194th session
An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to increase the asset limitation ceiling, income limitation ceiling, and benefit limitation ceiling applicable to seniors applying for tax abatement pursuant to clauses 17D, 17E, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5661) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to increase certain income, asset and benefit limits for senior property tax abatements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Status
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor vote
- Passed
- Enacted
In committee — last recorded action August 20, 2026
Referred to the committee on Revenue
Passage likelihood
95% Higher than most bills at this stage
This is an estimate, not a guarantee. It is computed from the signals listed below and nothing else. It does not account for leadership priorities, floor scheduling, or negotiations that are not in the public record.
What the estimate is based on
- Historical base rate About 20% of introduced state bills are enacted.
- Current stage Referred to committee.
- Cosponsors 1 cosponsor.
- Must-pass vehicle This is an appropriations or authorization bill that the chamber has historically acted on each session.
State-level impact
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Official actions
- Referred to the committee on Revenue