AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATES APPLICABLE TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING.
HB 5983 sets a 9.35% sales tax rate for peer-to-peer car sharing services in Connecticut, applying to rentals of 30 days or less. This directly affects car-sharing platforms (like Turo or Getaround) and their users who rent vehicles through these services within the state. The bill amends Connecticut's tax code by adding peer-to-peer car sharing to subdivision (G)(ii) of the sales tax rate section, ensuring it's taxed at the same rate as traditional short-term car rentals (previously covered under subdivision G(i)). The change takes effect July 1, 2025, for all qualifying transactions occurring on or after that date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended from a proposed version to a committee version, primarily changing the bill number and LCO number while retaining the core tax provisions. The substantive policy content regarding peer-to-peer car sharing taxation remains consistent, with the committee version adding detailed statutory language for the tax code amendment.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on imposing sales tax on peer-to-peer car sharing services, but the committee version includes more comprehensive statutory language covering various other taxable sales categories beyond just car sharing.
TECHNICAL
Changed bill designation from 'Proposed Bill No. 5983' to 'Committee Bill No. 5983' and updated LCO number from 3195 to 7251
Added formal statutory structure with section numbers and detailed subsections for tax rates and exemptions
REQUIREMENT
Included comprehensive tax rate provisions for various sales categories including hotels, bed and breakfasts, motor vehicles, computer services, vessels, and meals
DEFINITION
Added specific definition reference for peer-to-peer car sharing to section 13b-127
TIMELINE
Specified effective date of July 1, 2025 for the new tax provisions applicable to sales occurring on or after that date
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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