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MA S 1430

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An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard

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

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Did MA S 1430 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1430 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-13): Accompanied a new draft, see S3161

What is MA S 1430 about?

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Who sponsors MA S 1430?

Brendan P. Crighton is the primary sponsor of MA S 1430, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Description

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-13 — Accompanied a new draft, see S3161
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Brendan P. Crightonprimary
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor
  • Sal N. DiDomenicocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-13

    Accompanied a new draft, see S3161

  2. 2026-02-26

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

  3. 2025-10-30

    Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. 2025-07-17

    Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  8. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  9. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1430

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