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MA S1925
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Barrett
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AI Summary
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Imposes a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and other vehicles that do not rely primarily on internal combustion engines, effective January 1, 2027
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Applies to battery electric vehicles, zero-emission vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, but excludes golf carts, electric bicycles, and micromobility devices
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Calculates mileage annually using odometer readings from vehicle inspections, with owners able to provide evidence of out-of-state miles driven to reduce the charge
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Directs the Department of Transportation to establish regulations for calculating the charge rate, collection mechanisms, and penalties for delinquent payments
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Credits all revenue to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, with exemptions available for vehicles that qualify under existing motor vehicle excise tax exemptions
Legislative Description
Imposing an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
7/1/2025