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MA H3756
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Owens
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AI Summary
- Cities and towns may impose a local tax of up to 30% on parking facility fees, with parking facilities defined as any indoor or outdoor area where more than three vehicles may be parked for a charge
- Revenue is split evenly: 50% returned to the municipality for roads, bridges, transit services, complete streets programs, and alternative transportation; 50% deposited into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund
- Parking facility operators must collect the tax from customers, display it separately from the parking price, and remit payment to the Commissioner of Revenue alongside state sales tax
- Municipalities must formally accept the provision, which takes effect on the first day of the calendar quarter following 30 days after acceptance
- Operators who fail to collect or remit the tax are personally liable for the full amount owed to the commonwealth
Legislative Description
Reinvesting in transportation through assessments on parking
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/27/2025
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