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Massachusetts

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State Legislative Reports

There are currently 12 bills affecting your state.

MAH1585

Penalties for Interfering with Aircraft in Flight

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Ayers
AOPA Position:Support
Establishes penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight by use of a laser pointer.
MAH2697

Aircraft Flight Training

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Sena
AOPA Position:Oppose
Relates to aircraft flight training maneuver public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads.
MAH3123

Repeal of the Sales Tax Exemption for Aircraft

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Higgins
AOPA Position:Oppose
Relates to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft.
MAH3125

Privately Owned Public Use Airport Real Estate Taxes

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Hogan
AOPA Position:Support
Relates to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes.
MAH3713

Airplane Noise Data Collection

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Kerans
AOPA Position:Oppose
Relates to airplane noise data collection.
MAH4080

Airplane Fuel Taxes

Introduced:2025-05-02
Author:Ciccolo
AOPA Position:Oppose
Increases airplane fuel taxes.
MAHD1505

Aircraft Sales Tax Exemption

Introduced:
Author:Higgins
AOPA Position:Oppose
Relates to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft.
MAHD1665

Airplane Fuel Taxes to Support Mode Shift

Introduced:
Author:Ciccolo
AOPA Position:Oppose
Adjusts the airplane fuel taxes to support mode shift.
MAHD1678

Beverly Regional Airport Noise Report Data

Introduced:
Author:Kerans
AOPA Position:Oppose
Relates to noise report data and good neighbor policy at Beverly Regional Airport.
MAHD3007

Privately Owned Public Use Airport Real Estate Taxes

Introduced:
Author:Hogan
AOPA Position:Support
Relates to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes.
MAS1923

Certain Tax Exemptions for Aircraft

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Barrett
AOPA Position:Oppose
Repeals certain tax exemptions for aircraft.
MAS1924

Excise Tax Rate for Jet Fuel

Introduced:2025-02-27
Author:Barrett
AOPA Position:Oppose
Increases the excise tax rate for jet fuel.

State Aviation Tax

Sales Tax Rate – 6.25%

Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” No
Fly Away Rule No
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption Yes
MX Labor Exemption Yes
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; Tiered on weight
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax Excise; ($0.1580)
AvGas Tax Excise; ($0.4910)
Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
Unique to State Taxes

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