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MA H 4193

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An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 4193 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4193 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-06): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

What is MA H 4193 about?

By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4193) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-07-06 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Sponsors

  • Mindy Dombcosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-06

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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  2. 2026-02-25

    Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026

  3. 2025-12-11

    Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026

  4. 2025-08-27

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  5. 2025-06-05

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-06-04

    Referred to the committee on Revenue

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4193

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