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MA S1490

MA S1490
Relative to Tax Exemptions on Gun Safes and Trigger Locks


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to Tax Exemptions on Gun Safes and Trigger Locks. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 6 of Chapter 64H, which deals with sales and use taxes. The key provision is the removal of the word "commercial" from paragraph (rr) of this section. This change is significant because it likely broadens the scope of a tax exemption related to gun safes and trigger locks, potentially making them exempt from sales tax for a wider range of purchasers, not just those considered "commercial" entities. The context here is revenue, suggesting the bill aims to either encourage the purchase of these safety devices by reducing their cost or to address a perceived inequity in the current tax structure.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2290 (on 05/12/2016)

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