H4722
An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that Massachusetts residents receive fair tax treatment when purchasing zero-emission vehicles, such as electric cars. It seeks to clarify and potentially adjust how these vehicles are taxed, aligning them with the benefits they provide to the environment. The bill’s specific details regarding tax adjustments are still being developed through committee hearings and discussions.
Key provisions
- Clarifies tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles.
- Potentially adjusts tax rates or credits for these vehicles.
- Aims to incentivize the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.
- Supports the transition to cleaner transportation options in Massachusetts.
- Addresses potential inequities in current tax policies related to EVs.
Who is affected
- Vehicle purchasers
- Electric vehicle owners
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The automotive industry
- Environmental advocates
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing tax laws related to electric vehicles.
- It seeks to create a more equitable system for taxing zero-emission vehicles.
- The specific tax adjustments are subject to further discussion and potential revisions.
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Primary sponsor
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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Bill H.4722 194th (Current)
An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles
By Representatives Sangiolo of Newton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to taxes for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Amy Mah Sangiolo , Carmine Lawrence Gentile Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4722
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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