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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote adoption by providing tax benefits to taxpayers who have adopted children. Specifically, it amends the Massachusetts General Laws to allow taxpayers to deduct the expenses incurred in the adoption process, including fees paid to adoption agencies, attorneys, courts, and medical expenses. Additionally, the bill introduces a refundable tax credit of $2,500 per child adopted from foster care and $2,000 per child adopted from a private or public adoption agency. These provisions are intended to encourage and support adoption in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Mike Soter (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Paul Donato (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Sean Garballey (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Pat Haddad (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
- ‐ Family Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2953 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2953.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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