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MA H 5676

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An Act updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Arlington

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

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Did MA H 5676 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5676 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-21): Senate concurred

What is MA H 5676 about?

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5676) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the taxation of recreational lands in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5676) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the taxation of recreational lands in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-21 — Senate concurred
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Cindy F. Friedmancosponsor
  • David M. Rogerscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-21

    Senate concurred

  2. 2026-09-17

    Referred to the committee on Revenue

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5676

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