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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Lindsay N. Sabadosa

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. (a) There shall be a fee imposed on the carbon content of all fossil fuels sold in the commonwealth. These fees shall be collected for the purpose of reimbursing all individuals who pay state taxes to the commonwealth in the form of an annual cash-back.

(b) The department of energy resources shall promulgate regulations upon passage of this act.