H3170

Relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Lowers the sales tax rate in Massachusetts from 6.25% to 5%.

This bill proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts to reduce the sales tax rate from 6.25% to 5%. The change applies to all sales tax as defined under Chapter 64H and Chapter 64I of the General Laws. This reduction would affect all consumers and businesses subject to the sales tax in the state.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5313

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026