Bill > H2576

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.