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H8035Introduced in the House

Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

IntroducedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Paul Santucci, District 53

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL - Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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