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MA H2576

To establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new method for collecting the Emergency 911 (E911) surcharge on prepaid wireless services in Massachusetts. Currently, the law lacks a specific mechanism for collecting this fee, but the bill now requires sellers of prepaid wireless services to collect the surcharge directly from end users at the point of sale within the state. The Department of Revenue must create regulations within 60 days of the bill's effective date to outline how sellers should report and remit these collected funds, and to establish enforcement mechanisms. Importantly, the bill specifies that the E911 surcharge collected from consumers cannot be used as a base for calculating other taxes or fees. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and the state time to prepare for the implementation of this new collection process. This change aims to ensure a more consistent and equitable method of funding emergency 911 services through prepaid wireless service fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate concurred (on 02/27/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2576
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2576.pdf
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