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MA S733

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Edwards

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Creates a new division within the state department to regulate and enforce delivery network company requirements under Chapter 159A

  • Requires delivery network companies to report annually by February 1 the number of deliveries originating in each city/town and total assessment amounts collected

  • Exempts prescription medicine, medical devices, and items subject to equity programs from the surcharge

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/8/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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