MA S1706

Bill

Relative to extending the wellness program tax credit

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to extend the wellness program tax credit. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to extend the wellness program tax credit in Massachusetts. It establishes a Massachusetts wellness program tax credit, which allows businesses that implement a certified wellness program to receive a tax credit equal to 25% of the implementation costs, up to $10,000 per year. The bill requires the Department of Public Health to set goals for the program, such as increased participation and improved employee well-being, and to report annually on the health and economic outcomes. The tax credit is set to expire on December 31, 2022, unless further extended.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Jim Arciero (D), Julian Cyr (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Jason Lewis (D), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1706

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1706
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1706.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2397	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H5031	Similar To
H2418	Relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2624	Relative to film tax credit transferability	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H2629	Relative to the film tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H5080	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1640	To support voluntary income tax assistance sites and expand access to the earned income tax credit	Accompanied H2434	Similar To
S1686	Relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S1691	To promote urban agriculture and horticulture	Accompanied H2551	Similar To
S1756	Relative to middle class economic relief	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S1767	Increasing the land conservation tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H4465	Similar To
S702	To establish the family caregiver tax credit	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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