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A 9204

Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay and 11 co-sponsors

Proposes an excise tax on telecommunications services to raise state revenue, affecting providers and consumers via tax collection and potential price increases.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 9204

Summary of Assembly Bill A 9204 – Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services

Overview

Assembly Bill A 9204 is a proposed measure that, based on its title, would relate to an excise tax on telecommunication services. The text of the bill is not provided here, so the specific design—such as the tax rate, which services are taxable, exemptions, and collection mechanisms—cannot be stated. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee, indicating a financial/ revenue-focused proposal.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary stated purpose, as inferred from the title, is to establish or modify an excise tax on telecommunication services.
  • By advancing to the Ways and Means Committee, the bill signals an intent to examine the financial impact, revenue implications, and fiscal feasibility of the proposed tax change.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Provided Text)

  • The exact provisions of A 9204 (definitions of covered telecommunication services, tax rate, tax base, exemptions, and administration) are not included in the information provided.
  • Typical elements in a telecommunication excise tax bill (not guaranteed for this measure) might include:
    • Taxable services and inclusions/exclusions
    • Tax rate and base
    • Point of assessment and collection responsibilities
    • Exemptions (e.g., certain essential services, rural/low-income provisions)
    • Revenue allocation (state general fund, earmarks, or dedicated programs)
    • Effective date and any phase-in or sunset provisions
    • Administrative and compliance provisions

Note: The above are common components in similar tax bills and not prescriptive of A 9204 itself without the actual text.

Affected Parties

  • Telecommunication service providers (as taxpayers and remitters of the excise tax)
  • Consumers who purchase telecommunication services (potential pass-through of costs)
  • State fiscal authorities (revenue collection, reporting, and compliance)
  • Businesses relying on telecom services (indirectly, through pricing)

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 3, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
  • Legislative actions recorded: two identical entries on 2025-11-03 (both noting the referral to Ways and Means)
  • Next steps (typical path): committee hearings and amendments in Ways and Means, potential floor consideration in the Assembly, and subsequent conference or passage steps in the legislature, followed by any gubernatorial action if enacted.

Related Legislation

  • Related bills in prior sessions include A 9103, A 5683, A 4442, A 5539, and A 5103. The presence of these related bills suggests continued interest in reforming or updating mechanisms for taxing telecommunication services.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary sponsor: William A. Barclay
  • Co-sponsors include: John Lemondes, Matthew Simpson, Brian Manktelow, Jeff Gallahan, Chris Tague, David DiPietro, Karl Brabenec, Christopher Friend, Brian D. Miller, Mary Beth Walsh, and Kenneth Blankenbush (with multiple listed as cosponsors)

Notes for Readers

  • The current summary reflects publicly available metadata and the bill’s title. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text, fiscal notes, and committee memos should be consulted once released.

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

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