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
How they voted
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carole Fiola
DDemocratic
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