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MA S1648

Relative to vacation and short-term rentals


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to vacation and short-term rentals. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several changes to the regulation of vacation and short-term rentals in Massachusetts. It amends the definition of "hosting platform" and "intermediary" to clarify the entities involved in facilitating short-term rentals. The bill also repeals a section that required hosting platforms to register with the state and collect and remit taxes on behalf of operators. Instead, it requires intermediaries (including hosting platforms) to obtain a certificate of registration and assess, collect, report, and remit the applicable excise taxes. Additionally, the bill specifies that the short-term rental tax provisions shall take effect for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)

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