An Act relative to commercial fees
This bill (SD 59) limits annual fee increases for commercial vehicle registrations in Massachusetts to 2.5% and requires a 10% discount for individuals registering five or more commercial vehicles (such as trucks, buses, taxis, or delivery vans) in a single year. It mandates the registrar to submit a report to the legislature within 90 days, recommending ways to lower commercial vehicle operating costs to improve competitiveness with neighboring states. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle owners and registrants by capping fee hikes and creating a discount program. It does not alter existing registration categories but focuses on fee structure and cost reduction.
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 Dec 4, 2025
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 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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