H 5495 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolutions designating August 8th and 9th, 2026 as the sales tax holiday

This bill designates August 8 and 9, 2026, as the official sales tax holiday weekend for Massachusetts. It directly affects retail consumers and businesses by setting the specific dates when sales tax will not be charged on qualifying purchases. The legislation simply confirms the schedule required by state law, ensuring the holiday occurs on the correct weekend for the upcoming year.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 Last action Jun 11, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to be adopted
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on House Rules
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Carole Fiola
Carole Fiola
DDemocratic
MA
6th Bristol