S.1965

To support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1965 exempts out-of-state businesses and employees from certain taxes during disaster response periods.

Massachusetts S1965 aims to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability by exempting out-of-state businesses and employees from state and local taxes during disaster response periods. Specifically, it prevents out-of-state businesses from being required to register, file, or remit taxes for equipment used in critical infrastructure repairs. It also exempts out-of-state employees from establishing residency or presence in the commonwealth for tax purposes during these periods.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
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

Jul 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Oct 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