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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

William F. MacGregor

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 59 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 52C the following new section:-

Electronic filing requirements

Section 52D. Any form, return or document required or permitted to be filed by the owner or lessee of any real or personal property under this chapter, including sections 5, 5C, 29, 38D, 38F, 59 or 61A shall be filed with or transmitted to the board of assessors in such manner, format and medium, including electronic, as the board of assessors shall from time to time prescribe. Failure by the owner or lessee, without reasonable cause, to submit the filing in the manner, format and medium sought by the board of assessors shall not be deemed to have been filed. Reasonable cause shall include reasons beyond the control of the owner or lessee and good faith attempts to comply.