S 2081 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock

This bill (S 2081) changes how transportation vehicles like trains, buses, and heavy equipment are taxed for state revenue purposes. It directly affects businesses that own or operate rolling stock, such as rail companies, bus fleets, and logistics operators. The key provision modifies tax rates or exemptions applied to these vehicles, shifting how their value is assessed for taxation. The bill aims to adjust state revenue collection by updating the tax framework specifically for this category of equipment.
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 Jul 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
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 · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors