H3071

Relative to the uniform sales tax

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3071 proposes to apply uniform sales tax to lottery tickets sold in the state.

Massachusetts H3071 aims to amend the state's sales tax laws by applying normal sales taxes to lottery tickets sold by the Massachusetts State Lottery. This change seeks to ensure fairness in commercial transactions and revenue collection across the state. The bill argues that lottery ticket sales should not receive preferential treatment and that uniform sales tax application is necessary for economic equity.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5318

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026