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MA S733
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Edwards
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AI Summary
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Establishes per-delivery surcharges on delivery network companies (apps like DoorDash, Instacart): $0.20 for food deliveries, $0.50 for goods deliveries, and $1.40 for alcohol and marijuana deliveries
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Creates a new division within the state department to regulate and enforce delivery network company requirements under Chapter 159A
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Requires delivery network companies to report annually by February 1 the number of deliveries originating in each city/town and total assessment amounts collected
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Exempts prescription medicine, medical devices, and items subject to equity programs from the surcharge
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Splits collected funds 50/50: half goes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Division for small business grants in underserved communities (including businesses facing displacement or hiring veterans/returning citizens), and half goes to the MBTA with at least 10% dedicated to waterfront transportation, fare-free bus service, and low-income fare programs
Legislative Description
Providing a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
1/8/2026