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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers who filed their 2019 Massachusetts income tax return using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and were ineligible for the federal CARES Act recovery rebate. It allows for a refundable tax credit of $1,200 ($2,400 for joint filers) plus $500 per qualifying child, subject to income phase-outs. The bill also requires the distribution of $10 million to organizations serving immigrants within 90 days.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (31)
Ruth Balser (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5109 (on 11/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2659 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2659.pdf |
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