Bill > S2356

This bill introduces new definitions and regulations for third-party food delivery services in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on creating a delivery assessment fee and establishing a mechanism for distributing those funds. The bill defines key terms like "covered establishment" (restaurants offering same-day food delivery), "third-party delivery service company" (entities facilitating food delivery for 20 or more separately owned restaurants), and establishes a mandatory delivery assessment of at least $0.50 per order. These funds will be collected annually and split equally between municipal transportation infrastructure improvements and the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. The Department of Public Utilities will have the ability to adjust the delivery assessment every two years based on inflation. Municipalities receiving $25,000 or less can spend their allocated funds without additional appropriation, with potential uses including road and bridge repairs, complete streets programs, and alternative transportation initiatives. The bill aims to generate revenue for transportation infrastructure by leveraging the growing third-party food delivery service market.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2356