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H3168 • 2025

An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption

An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption

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Sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Last action
2026-04-02
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5318
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption

An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 3168) of Jay D.
  • Livingstone relative to extending the research and development sales tax exemption.
  • Revenue.

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  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-02 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5318

  2. 2026-02-25 House

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-12-18 House

    Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026

  4. 2025-10-03 Joint

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:35 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-09-24 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Revenue

  7. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3168) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to extending the research and development sales tax exemption. Revenue.

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Bill H.3168

SECTION 1. Section 6(r) of Chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 edition, is hereby amended by inserting the words “or any entity engaged primarily in research and development activities, including limited liability companies, partnerships, and other entities filing Massachusetts tax returns,” after the words “development by a manufacturing corporation”.

SECTION 2. Section 6(s) of Chapter 64H, as appearing, is hereby amended by inserting the words “or any other entity certified by the Department of Revenue as primarily engaged in research and development activities.” after the phrase “manufacturing or research and development corporation”

SECTION 3. The Department of Revenue shall issue guidance to assist eligible non-corporate entities, including limited liability companies and partnerships, in applying for this exemption. Non-corporate entities may be required to submit an annual statement confirming their primary engagement in research and development activities.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2026 and apply to all qualifying purchases made on or after this date.

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