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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1787 FILED ON: 1/15/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3168
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jay D. Livingstone
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Jay D. Livingstone8th Suffolk1/15/2025 1 of 2
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1787 FILED ON: 1/15/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3168
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.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 6(r) of Chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022
2edition, is hereby amended by inserting the words “or any entity engaged primarily in research
3and development activities, including limited liability companies, partnerships, and other entities
4filing Massachusetts tax returns,” after the words “development by a manufacturing
5corporation”.
6 SECTION 2. Section 6(s) of Chapter 64H, as appearing, is hereby amended by inserting
7the words “or any other entity certified by the Department of Revenue as primarily engaged in
8research and development activities.” after the phrase “manufacturing or research and
9development corporation”
10 SECTION 3. The Department of Revenue shall issue guidance to assist eligible non-
11corporate entities, including limited liability companies and partnerships, in applying for this 2 of 2
12exemption. Non-corporate entities may be required to submit an annual statement confirming
13their primary engagement in research and development activities.
14 SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2026 and apply to all qualifying
15purchases made on or after this date.