H4220
Resolutions designating August 9th and 10th, 2025 as the sales tax holiday
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Bill overview
This resolution designates August 9th and 10th, 2025, as the dates for a sales tax holiday in Massachusetts. The purpose of this holiday is to provide consumers with temporary relief from state sales tax on certain retail purchases. This is a one-time designation for the specified dates, unlike previous attempts to establish a permanent sales tax holiday.
Key provisions
- Designates August 9th and 10th, 2025, as the sales tax holiday dates.
- Applies to retail purchases in Massachusetts.
- Provides temporary exemption from state sales tax.
- This resolution is a single-year designation.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Retailers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This resolution establishes a sales tax holiday for a specific date range (August 9th and 10th, 2025) rather than a permanent holiday.
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Primary sponsor
Carole A. Fiola
Cosponsor
Carole A. Fiola
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Resolution H.4220 194th (Current)
Resolutions designating August 9th and 10th, 2025 as the sales tax holiday
Resolutions (filed by Ms. Fiola of Fall River) designating August 9th and 10th as the dates for sales tax holiday for 2025. June 12, 2025.
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Sponsor: Carole A. Fiola
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Resolution History
Displaying 5 actions for Resolution H.4220
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/12/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 6/12/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to be adopted |
| 6/12/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 6/12/2025 | House | Adopted |
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