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MA H2917

MA H2917
Relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund, a separate fund on the books of the Commonwealth that will be used by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to offset costs associated with its investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of claims of unlawful discrimination, as well as to assist with its training of public and private entities and individuals to prevent and remediate unlawful discrimination. The fund will be funded by voluntary check-off donations on the state's annual income tax return and from public and private sources as gifts, grants, and donations. The state treasurer will deposit the funds in a manner that secures the highest interest rate available, and the commission can expend the funds without further appropriation for the stated purposes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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