SD 200 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock

This bill amends Massachusetts tax law to specifically include "rolling stock" (trucks, tractors, and trailers used by common carriers in interstate commerce) in tax definitions and provisions. It adds a new definition for "rolling stock" and creates separate tax categories for the *sales*, *storage*, *use*, and *consumption* of these vehicles under Chapters 64H and 64I of the general laws. The key change is that these commercial vehicles, previously not explicitly covered under specific tax terms, will now be subject to defined tax treatments during transactions and usage. This directly affects common carriers (like trucking companies) that operate such vehicles in interstate commerce within Massachusetts.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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