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MA S1941
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Creem
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AI Summary
- Imposes a per-mile tax on heavy trucks (26,000+ pounds, Class 8-13) operating on Massachusetts state highways, effective January 1, 2027
- Tax rates range from $0.025 per mile for trucks 26,000-28,000 pounds to $0.175 per mile for trucks over 80,001 pounds, with rates increasing incrementally based on gross weight
- Requires carriers to obtain a permit from the Commissioner of Revenue before operating eligible vehicles and file quarterly tax returns electronically
- Exempts vehicles transporting milk or dairy products to/from licensed dairy farms, as well as government-owned vehicles
- Revenue deposited into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund; violations subject to $1,000 fine and potential permit revocation or suspension
Legislative Description
Establishing a highway use tax for heavy trucks
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
10/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Revenue2/27/2025
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