MA S153

Bill

Encouraging the growth of small businesses

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
01/31/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to encourage the growth of small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill aims to encourage the growth of small businesses by defining the criteria for a "bona fide business entity" in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) A business entity that provides services under a written contract is not considered an employee for the purposes of taxation and labor laws, provided it meets certain requirements; (2) The business entity must be registered and in good standing, report its income as an independent business, report compensation paid to its employees, and comply with relevant tax, insurance, and employment laws. This bill seeks to clarify the legal status of small businesses and independent contractors, potentially making it easier for them to operate and grow within the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Joan Lovely (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 01/31/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S153

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S153
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S153.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2953	Providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see H5200	Similar To
H300	Encouraging the growth of small businesses	No further action taken	Similar To
H5390	So much of the message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his disapproval of sections 6, 144 to 146, 251 and 264 of the engrossed Bill Relating to Economic Growth and Relief for the Commonwealth [see House, No. 5374] (for message, see House, No. 5390). November 10, 2022	No further action taken	Similar To
S1930	Supporting job growth in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S2051	Reducing the costs for small businesses	Accompanied H3121	Similar To
S2536	Relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S256	Relative to a business entity	Accompanied a study order, see S2710	Similar To
S557	Preserving old growth forests	Accompanied a new draft, see H4784	Similar To
S882	Relative to affordable housing	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To

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