Bill
SD 578
Summary of Massachusetts Senate Bill SD 578: An Act relative to veteran tax abatements Bill OverviewThis proposed legislation, known as "An Act relative to veteran tax abatements",
This proposed legislation, known as "An Act relative to veteran tax abatements", aims to expand and enhance the tax abatement benefits available to military veterans in the state of Massachusetts. The bill was introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025 and has since been approved by the House.
The main components of this bill include:
Increased Property Tax Abatement: The bill would increase the maximum property tax abatement for eligible veterans from the current $400 per year to $600 per year.
Expanded Eligibility: The legislation would broaden the categories of veterans who qualify for the property tax abatement program. This includes extending benefits to veterans who were discharged under "other than dishonorable conditions."
Automatic Enrollment: The bill mandates that cities and towns in Massachusetts automatically enroll eligible veterans in the property tax abatement program, rather than requiring veterans to proactively apply each year.
Retroactive Application: For veterans who previously qualified but did not receive the abatement, the bill allows for retroactive application of the new, higher $600 abatement amount for the past 3 tax years.
If enacted, this legislation would provide meaningful financial relief to an expanded pool of military veterans across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is estimated that the changes could benefit over 50,000 additional veterans statewide.
The bill is currently awaiting final approval from the Governor. If signed into law, the new $600 abatement and expanded eligibility criteria would take effect for the next tax year, providing an immediate boost to qualifying veterans.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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