H 3119
An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a tax on equipment used by broadband communication service providers in Massachusetts. The goal is to generate revenue from the significant investments made by these companies in infrastructure. The bill directs the state to consider how to tax this equipment, aiming to capture a portion of the value created by these services. It is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature’s Revenue Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for taxing equipment used to provide broadband services.
- Directs the Department of Revenue to study the feasibility and implementation of such a tax.
- Specifies that the tax should apply to equipment used to deliver broadband communication services.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H5318) to examine the issue further.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Broadband communication service providers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (through increased tax revenue)
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new potential revenue stream for the state through equipment taxation.
- It is linked to a study order (H5318) to assess the practical implications of the proposed tax.
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill H.3119 194th (Current)
An Act relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.
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Presenter: Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3119
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5318 |
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