StateMassachusetts

H 4444: An Act relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

H 4444 status: Introduced — Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4444) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on environmental policy

Risks

  • No material impact on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides tax relief to disabled residents in Swampscott

Risks

  • Potential minor reduction in local municipal tax revenue

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Financial support for disabled individuals
  • Reflects locally-authorized community support

Risks

  • Impact is limited to specific town residents only
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Fiscal impact is localized to Swampscott and not reflected in state-level budget analysis

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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