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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1972) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue