Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3158: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3158 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 with local approval. Primary sponsor: Sally Kerans (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5203.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kerans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 H5203
- 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