H3119

Relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Exempts equipment used in broadband communication services from sales tax.

This bill amends the General Laws to exempt sales of machinery, equipment, and replacement parts used in the provision of broadband communications services from sales tax. The exemption applies to equipment such as wires, cables, fiber, conduits, antennas, poles, switches, routers, amplifiers, rectifiers, repeaters, receivers, multiplexers, duplexers, transmitters, circuit cards, insulating and protective materials and cases. The exemption takes effect for sales occurring on and after July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5318

Mar 2

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 20

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 27, 2026