Proposes an in-state mileage-based road usage charge for clean energy vehicles.

Proposes to establish a mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles and other non-internal combustion engine vehicles in Massachusetts, starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines an "electric vehicle" as a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle that can be recharged from an external electricity source. Under the proposed legislation, vehicle owners would be required to pay an annual charge based on the miles driven within the state, calculated by comparing odometer readings from vehicle inspections. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation would be responsible for developing regulations to calculate and collect these charges, including establishing penalties for late payments. Vehicles already exempt from certain taxes under existing law would be excluded from this charge. Allows vehicle owners to potentially reduce their charges by providing evidence of miles driven outside Massachusetts. All revenue generated from this road usage charge would be deposited into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund.

Pending Committee action.

02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.