An Act to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address two key areas in Massachusetts: improving disaster response capabilities and making broadband infrastructure more affordable. It proposes to establish a framework for taxing disaster response and broadband infrastructure, likely to generate revenue for these initiatives. The bill also includes a study order related to H5318.
Key provisions
- Establishes a taxation mechanism for disaster response and broadband infrastructure.
- Authorizes a study order related to H5318.
- Supports improvements to disaster response efforts.
- Aims to increase broadband infrastructure affordability.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Broadband providers
- Disaster response agencies
- Taxpayers
- Municipalities
Notable changes
- Introduces a new tax framework for disaster response and broadband.
- Includes a study order to examine a related bill (H5318).
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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