Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1926: An Act exempting residential electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1926 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting residential electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Primary sponsor: Mike Barrett (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1926) of Michael J. Barrett and Vanna Howard for legislation to exempt electric vehicle chargers from the sales tax. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue