H3774
An Act relative to third party delivery fees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a system for cities and towns to receive funding from third-party delivery services operating within their boundaries. It proposes that these delivery services pay a fee for each delivery, with a portion of that revenue being distributed to local governments to support transportation infrastructure improvements. The bill seeks to ensure that municipalities benefit from the growth of these delivery services and can invest in necessary infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Delivery services will be required to pay a fee for each delivery.
- A portion of the collected fees will be allocated to cities and towns.
- The funds are intended to support transportation infrastructure.
- The bill directs the Department of Revenue to establish a system for distributing these fees.
- The Department of Revenue will oversee the implementation of the fee collection and distribution process.
- Cities and towns can use the funds for transportation-related projects.
Who is affected
- Third-party delivery services
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Transportation infrastructure providers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new mechanism for municipalities to receive revenue from delivery services.
- It creates a framework for the Department of Revenue to manage the process.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
Cosponsors
Daniel J. Ryan
James B. Eldridge
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.3774 194th (Current)
An Act relative to third party delivery fees
By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3774) of Daniel J. Ryan relative to third party delivery fees and distributions to cities and towns for transportation infrastructure. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Daniel J. Ryan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3774
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 1/7/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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