An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax
This bill proposes to exempt residential security systems from sales tax in Massachusetts. It directly affects homeowners who purchase security equipment for their primary residences by removing the sales tax burden on these items. The key provision amends state law to exclude sales of security system equipment from taxation, provided the systems are installed in a person's main home. This change would lower the upfront cost for residents installing such systems without altering the tax structure for other goods or commercial properties.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 24, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
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