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H 5417 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Lynnfield to impose a local sales tax upon restaurant meals originating within the town

Summary
By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5417) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Lynnfield be authorized to impose a local sales tax upon restaurant meals originating within said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local sales tax to generate revenue for the town, directly advancing fiscal management and funding capabilities.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action Jul 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jul 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jul 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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