HB1324 Exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges and associations from property taxation.
Exempting the land and buildings of Masonic lodges and associations from property taxation.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have shifted the tax burden from Masonic lodges to other property taxpayers in affected municipalities.
Your Community
Creates an unfair carve-out for one specific fraternal organization, reducing municipal tax revenue while other similar organizations still pay.
Your Freedom
Government favoritism of a specific private organization through tax exemptions raises fairness concerns.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 15
Sponsor
Kimberly Rice (R)
The Short Version
Would have exempted Masonic lodge properties from local property taxes. The bill was killed, maintaining the current tax treatment and preventing a revenue loss for municipalities hosting Masonic buildings.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Masonic lodges and their members
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Other property taxpayers in municipalities with Masonic buildings
- ▼ Municipal budgets
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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