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MA H3071
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Day
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AI Summary
- Massachusetts State Lottery tickets and multi-state lottery pool tickets would become subject to standard sales tax at the point of sale
- Currently lottery tickets are exempt from sales tax, which the bill characterizes as an unfair inconsistency with how other goods and services are taxed
- The bill argues the lottery is now well-established and no longer needs the promotional advantage of tax-exempt status
- Legislative findings cite the economically regressive nature of lottery participation as justification for removing the tax exemption
Legislative Description
Relative to the uniform sales tax
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Revenue2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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