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MA H3756

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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