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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain sugary drinks in Massachusetts. The tax will be tiered, with no tax on beverages with 7.5 grams or less of sugar per 12 fluid ounces, a $0.01 per ounce tax on beverages with more than 7.5 grams but less than 30 grams of sugar, and a $0.02 per ounce tax on beverages with 30 grams or more of sugar. The revenue from this tax will be deposited into a Commonwealth Health Promotion Fund, which will be used to fund various programs related to improving access to healthy foods and beverages, particularly in low-income communities. The bill also establishes a Commonwealth Health Promotion Advisory Board to provide input on the administration and allocation of the fund.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Jon Santiago (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5279 (on 10/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2972 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2972.pdf |
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