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MA S1804

MA S1804
Reducing the costs for adoption

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a tax credit for licensed Massachusetts attorneys who provide pro bono legal services in at least one adoption case per year. Each adoption case entitles the attorney to a $500 credit, with a maximum credit of $2,500 per taxable year. The goal of this legislation is to reduce the costs for adoption by providing a financial incentive for attorneys to offer their legal services for free in adoption proceedings.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4728 (on 06/24/2024)

Bill Topics

Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1804 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1804.pdf 03/11/2023
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