An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of the local (hotel) excise tax that the town of Franklin may impose

This bill allows the town of Franklin to raise its local tax on hotel and motel stays from six percent to eight percent. It directly affects lodging businesses in Franklin and the guests who pay the tax on their room rates. The change overrides the previous state limit for municipalities other than Boston, permitting the town to collect up to eight percent on these transactions. The law becomes effective immediately upon passing.