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Massachusetts Senate bill exempts residential security systems from state sales tax

Original title: An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax

Last action · July 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5596Sponsors: Ryan Fattman and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Sales of equipment directly related to a security system used in a principal residence in Massachusetts are exempted from the sales tax.

Why it matters

Lowers the purchase cost for homeowners and renters installing security hardware by removing the state sales tax on eligible equipment.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residents of the commonwealth

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What purchases are exempt from sales tax under this bill?

Equipment directly relating to any security system used in an individual's principal residence in the commonwealth is exempt.

Does this exemption apply to vacation homes or commercial properties?

No, the bill specifies that the security system must be utilized in an individual's principal residence.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed chamber. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

5 actions

Jul 23, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5596
Apr 1, 2026Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
Sep 19, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Feb 27, 2025House
House concurred
Feb 27, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to the committee on Revenue

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Connected Entities

Ryan Fattman, Bruce Tarr

PersonRyan Fattman“Primary sponsor of Senate, No. 1982”Map →

PersonBruce Tarr“Cosponsor of Senate, No. 1982”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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