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HD 1777

An Act relative to waiving costs related to the tourism trust fund

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Walsh

Summary of HD 1777: An Act relative to waiving costs related to the tourism trust fund OverviewHD 1777 is a proposed bill that seeks to waive certain fees and costs associated with

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Bill Summary · HD 1777

Summary of HD 1777: An Act relative to waiving costs related to the tourism trust fund

Overview

HD 1777 is a proposed bill that seeks to waive certain fees and costs associated with the state's tourism trust fund. The main intent of the legislation is to provide financial relief to businesses and organizations in the tourism industry, which has faced significant challenges in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Provisions

The bill would make the following key changes:

  1. Waive all administrative fees for businesses and organizations contributing to the state's tourism trust fund. This includes fees for processing payments, filing reports, and other routine administrative costs.

  2. Eliminate the annual assessment that is currently required from all businesses that receive revenue from tourism activities. This assessment, which is based on a percentage of gross receipts, would be fully waived under the proposed legislation.

  3. Extend the deadline for trust fund contributions by an additional 3 months, giving businesses more time to submit their payments without penalty.

Affected Stakeholders

The primary stakeholders who would be impacted by this bill include:

  • Hotels, motels, and other lodging providers
  • Restaurants, shops, and attractions that cater to tourists
  • Convention centers, event venues, and tour operators
  • State and local tourism boards and marketing agencies

By reducing the financial burden on these tourism-related businesses, the bill aims to provide much-needed support and help the industry recover from the economic downturn.

Procedural Details

HD 1777 was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies for initial review. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full vote in both the House and Senate.

The bill has been classified as a "proposed" piece of legislation, meaning it has not yet been formally adopted or enacted into law. However, given the ongoing challenges facing the tourism sector, there is expectation that the bill may receive strong bipartisan support and move through the legislative process relatively quickly.

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

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