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MA H2030

MA H2030
To establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge, which is a fee added to the cost of prepaid wireless services to support the state's emergency 911 system. The bill requires sellers of prepaid wireless services to collect the surcharge from consumers at the point of sale and remit it to the state Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue is required to promulgate regulations within 60 days of the effective date of the act to govern the reporting and remittance of the collected surcharges, as well as enforcement of these obligations. The regulations promulgated under this bill will take effect on July 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2030 02/27/2019
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2030.pdf 02/27/2019
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