Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S2040: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers
Status: Failed, July 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 5 of Chapter 64G, as appear in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:- ; provided, however, that the excise shall apply to whatever dollar amount is held out to the occupant as the cost of the rent, including any charges or fees included in the rent which are not separately itemized; provided further, that the excise shall not apply to any fees or charges which are separately itemized from the rent.
Sponsors
- Mark Montigny (D, Second Bristol and Plymouth) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5596
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Revenue
Common questions
- What is S2040?
- S2040 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers.
- What is the status of S2040?
- Failed as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5596 (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2040?
- Mark Montigny (D, Second Bristol and Plymouth).
- Where is the official record for S2040?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2040
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