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Massachusetts General Court· S2086Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%, the official text

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	SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 64H of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.84 percent”.
	SECTION 2. Section 2 of Chapter 64I of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “6.25 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.84 percent”.
	SECTION 3. Section 2 of chapter 64H of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “5.84 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.43 percent”.
	SECTION 4. Section 2 of Chapter 64I of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “5.84 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5.43 percent”.
	SECTION 5. Section 2 of chapter 64H of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “5.43 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5 percent”.
	SECTION 6. Section 2 of Chapter 64I of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the words “5.43 percent” and inserting in place thereof the words “5 percent”.
	SECTION 7. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on August 1st, 2026.
	SECTION 8. Sections 3 and 4 shall take effect on August 1st, 2027.
	SECTION 9. Sections 5 and 6 shall take effect on August 1st 2028.
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