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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers; and of Steven C. Owens and others relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2720).
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers in Massachusetts. It requires all employers with at least 50 employees to offer a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit program, which allows employees to deduct transit and commuter vehicle expenses from their gross income. The bill also directs the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform employees about these benefits and coordinate with various transportation stakeholders. Additionally, the bill imposes fines on non-compliant employers, and the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue is required to adopt regulations to ensure compliance with the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Brad Jones (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2720 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2720.pdf |
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