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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 authorize the Department of Revenue to collect a surcharge for 911 services from the end users of prepaid wireless services at the point of sale on each retail sale. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the existing law to require sellers of prepaid wireless service in Massachusetts to collect a 911 service surcharge from the end user at the point of sale, and remit those funds to the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue would then forward the collected funds to the state treasurer for deposit in the Enhanced 911 Fund. The bill also allows the sellers to deduct up to a 5% administrative fee to cover the costs of collecting and remitting the surcharge, except for sellers that are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to provide Commercial Mobile Radio Service, who are not permitted to retain any administrative fee. The regulations for the new surcharge collection process would take effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3254 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3254.pdf |
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