Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3106: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3106 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House 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: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5195.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5195
- Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue