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SD 1291

An Act relative to third party delivery data reporting

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brendan Crighton

Requires third-party food delivery platforms to report operational data to Massachusetts regulators, increasing transparency into previously private business practices and fee structures.

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Bill Summary · SD 1291

Legislative bill overview

SD 1291 requires third-party food delivery platforms (such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) to report detailed data on their operations to Massachusetts regulators. The bill mandates disclosure of information about delivery fees, merchant relationships, consumer complaints, and other operational metrics that these platforms currently keep private.

Why is this important

Third-party delivery platforms have become dominant in the restaurant industry, but operate with minimal transparency into their business practices. This data reporting requirement would give regulators and policymakers visibility into fee structures and practices that restaurants and consumers say are opaque, potentially informing future regulations around commission rates, disclosure requirements, or competitive practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Business confidentiality concerns: Delivery platforms may argue that detailed operational and financial data constitutes proprietary business information that could harm competitiveness if disclosed
  • Regulatory burden: Companies may contend that comprehensive data reporting creates administrative costs that could be passed to restaurants or consumers
  • Scope of data collection: Disagreement likely over what specific data points are necessary versus excessive—platforms may resist requirements they view as fishing expeditions
  • Data privacy: Questions about whether consumer information embedded in operational data could create privacy or security risks

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

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