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MA H4314

MA H4314
Regulating and insuring short-term rentals


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Introduced
03/19/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/22/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Regulating and insuring short-term rentals

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate and insure short-term rentals in Massachusetts. It establishes a state-level short-term rental registry and requires hosts to register their properties. The bill imposes excise taxes on short-term rentals, with rates varying based on the number of units a host rents out. Cities and towns can also impose additional local excise taxes on short-term rentals. The bill mandates safety inspections of short-term rental units and allows municipalities to enact further restrictions on short-term rentals. It also allows insurers to exclude coverage for claims related to short-term rentals under homeowners or renters' policies.

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

Published as amended, see H4327 (on 03/22/2018)

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