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S 2355

An Act relative to third party delivery data reporting

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brendan Crighton and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill requiring third-party food delivery platforms to report operational, fee, and compensation data to enable state regulatory oversight and market transparency.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 2355

Legislative bill overview

S 2355 requires third-party food delivery platforms (such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub) to report detailed data on their operations, fees, and business practices to the state. The bill mandates transparency regarding delivery times, driver compensation, customer pricing, and restaurant partnerships to enable state oversight and informed policymaking.

Why is this important

Third-party delivery platforms have become dominant in the food service market but operate with minimal regulatory oversight. This data collection would help Massachusetts policymakers understand the platforms' actual impact on restaurants, workers, and consumers—informing future decisions on worker classification, fee caps, and market competition. The hearing in October 2025 suggests the Transportation Committee is actively considering this accountability measure.

Potential points of contention

  • Business confidentiality: Platforms may argue that detailed operational and financial data constitutes proprietary business information that could disadvantage them competitively
  • Regulatory burden: Companies may contend that comprehensive data reporting requirements create compliance costs that could be passed to consumers or restaurants
  • Enforcement mechanism: The bill's details on penalties for non-compliance, data accuracy verification, and how the state will use the information remain unclear and could spark debate over enforcement feasibility

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

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