Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 1972: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals

In committee Last action December 22, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

S 1972 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic).