An Act providing a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a surcharge on delivery network companies to help support small businesses and environmental justice (EJ) communities in Massachusetts. The surcharge would be applied to deliveries made through these companies. The goal is to provide financial assistance to businesses that may be disproportionately affected by delivery fees and to address inequities within these communities. It is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- A surcharge will be applied to deliveries made through delivery network companies.
- The surcharge is intended to support small businesses.
- The surcharge is intended to benefit environmental justice communities.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Financial Services.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 22, 2025.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Financial Services.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill is similar to other legislation focused on small business support.
Who is affected
- Small businesses
- Delivery network companies
- Environmental justice communities
- Massachusetts residents
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Introduces a new surcharge on delivery network companies.
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