H 3126
An Act establishing a tax for online advertising
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a tax on online advertising within the state of Massachusetts. The revenue generated from this tax would be directed to the state’s general fund. The bill aims to generate additional revenue through a new tax mechanism related to digital advertising. It is similar to previous proposals regarding online advertising taxes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a tax on online advertising.
- Revenue generated will be deposited into the state’s general fund.
- The bill is modeled after previous attempts to implement a similar tax.
- No specific rate or threshold for the tax is defined in the text.
- The bill references a related study order (H.5309).
Who is affected
- Online advertising companies
- Businesses that utilize online advertising
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new tax on online advertising, a previously untaxed activity in Massachusetts.
- The revenue generated would contribute to the state’s general fund.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.3126 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a tax for online advertising
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3126
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5309 |
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