Bill > H3774

This bill introduces new regulations for third-party food delivery services in Massachusetts by establishing clear definitions and creating a fee structure with specific distribution requirements. The bill defines key terms such as "covered establishment" (restaurants offering same-day food delivery), "third-party delivery service company" (entities facilitating food delivery for 20 or more separate restaurants), and establishes a mandatory delivery assessment of at least $0.50 per order. The collected fees will be divided equally between municipal transportation infrastructure improvements and the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, with cities and towns receiving funds proportionally based on the number of deliveries originating in their jurisdiction. The Department of Public Utilities will have the authority to adjust the delivery assessment every two years to account for inflation. Municipalities receiving $25,000 or less in distributions can spend those funds without additional appropriation, with potential uses including road and bridge maintenance, complete streets programs, and alternative transportation initiatives. The bill aims to generate dedicated funding for transportation infrastructure while providing transparency in third-party food delivery service operations.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3774