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MA H3071

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Day

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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