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H 3732

An Act relative to third party delivery data reporting

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jamie Eldridge and 2 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill requiring third-party food delivery platforms to report transaction data, fees, and service metrics to regulators for market transparency.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3732

Legislative bill overview

H 3732 requires third-party food delivery platforms (such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub) to report detailed transaction data to Massachusetts regulators. The bill aims to increase transparency around delivery fees, commissions charged to restaurants, and service metrics. This data reporting requirement would help the state monitor market practices in the growing delivery sector.

Why is this important

Food delivery platforms have become major players in restaurant commerce, particularly post-pandemic, but operate with limited public oversight. Massachusetts restaurants have complained about high commission rates (often 15-30%) that compress their margins, while consumers face rising delivery fees. Data transparency could inform future regulatory decisions about fee caps, competitive practices, and consumer protection standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Restaurant industry response: Some establishments may support regulation to reduce delivery platform leverage, while others may worry about operational burdens or fear platforms will raise their commission rates in response
  • Platform business model concerns: Delivery companies may argue reporting requirements impose compliance costs and could expose proprietary algorithms or competitive information
  • Scope and enforcement: Unclear whether the bill covers all platforms equally, how granular data must be, what penalties exist for non-compliance, and which state agency enforces the requirements

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

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