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H 3227

An Act relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Rogers

Massachusetts bill regulating how cellular providers bundle phone services, addressing pricing transparency, taxation, and consumer protection standards for wireless service packages.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3227

Legislative bill overview

H 3227 addresses regulations governing bundled cellular telephone transactions in Massachusetts. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee in February 2025 and has undergone hearing scheduling adjustments as recently as October 2025, indicating ongoing legislative consideration of cellular service bundling practices.

Why is this important

Bundled cellular services—where phone plans combine voice, data, and other services at a single price—affect millions of Massachusetts consumers and generate significant state tax revenue. Clear regulatory standards for how these bundles are marketed, priced, and taxed can impact both consumer protection and telecommunications company operations in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax classification complexity: Whether bundled services should be taxed as individual components or as a single product affects state revenue calculations and consumer costs
  • Consumer transparency requirements: Balancing mandated disclosure of bundle components against industry concerns about pricing flexibility and competitive disadvantage
  • Interstate commerce concerns: How state regulations interact with federal telecommunications law and apply to companies operating across multiple states

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

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