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MA S1972
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Eldridge
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 64L, Section 2 of the General Laws to give municipalities the option to set a local meals tax rate of 1.5% instead of only the current 0.75% rate
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Provides cities and towns with additional local revenue-generating authority through an optional higher tax on restaurant and prepared food sales
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Sponsored by Senator James B. Eldridge representing the Middlesex and Worcester district
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Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 1800
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Referred to the Revenue Committee for consideration in the 194th General Court (2025-2026)
Legislative Description
To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
12/22/2025