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H 4435

An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Natalie Blais and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: H 4435 - An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation servicesPurpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to grant the town

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Summary · H 4435

Overview: H 4435 - An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to grant the town of Charlemont the authority to impose a tax on commercial recreation services within its jurisdiction.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services, such as ski resorts, amusement parks, and other recreational businesses.
- Provides the town with the power to determine the tax rate and implement the necessary administrative procedures.
- Enables Charlemont to generate additional revenue from the commercial recreation industry within the town.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact commercial recreation businesses operating in the town of Charlemont, as they would be subject to the new tax. The town itself would benefit from the additional revenue generated, which could be used for various municipal purposes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the hearing rescheduling process, with a hearing scheduled for January 27, 2026. The next steps would be for the bill to proceed through the legislative committee process and potentially reach a floor vote.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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