S1965
An Act to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve disaster response capabilities and make broadband internet more affordable in Massachusetts. It proposes allowing certain tax exemptions to support these efforts. The bill is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Revenue and is scheduled for a hearing.
Key provisions
- Allows for certain tax exemptions to support disaster response.
- Aims to increase broadband infrastructure affordability.
- Currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Disaster relief organizations
- Broadband internet users
- Taxpayers
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.1965 194th (Current)
An Act to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1965) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability by allowing certain tax exemptions. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1965
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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