S.1996

Relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1996 amends the tax code to exempt sales of equipment used for broadband communication services.

Massachusetts S1996 modifies the state's tax laws to exempt sales of machinery, equipment, and replacement parts used by communications service providers to deliver broadband communications services. This includes items like wires, cables, fiber, conduits, antennas, poles, switches, routers, amplifiers, rectifiers, repeaters, receivers, multiplexers, duplexers, transmitters, circuit cards, and technology. The term "broadband communications services" encompasses telecommunications service, video programming service, internet access service, or any combination of these.

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Where it stands

Current
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Sponsors

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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