Bill > H2

This bill makes the following key provisions: This bill permits the state lottery commission to conduct lottery activities online, over the internet, and through mobile applications, with appropriate safeguards such as age verification and deposit/transaction limits. The bill maintains the prohibition on the use of credit cards to purchase lottery tickets. It also makes various other updates to modernize and increase compliance in lottery operations. The bill establishes the Health Agency Dedicated Trust Fund and the Managed Care Organization Services Reinvestment Trust Fund to support healthcare funding, and creates the Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund and the Environmental Justice Fund to address emergencies, environmental remediation, and community health needs. The bill extends the sunset date for the Registry of Deeds Technological Fund from 2025 to 2030. The bill updates the law on assisted reproductive technology and gender identity changes on birth records to be more inclusive and aligned with current practices. The bill conforms the state personal income tax laws to the federal Internal Revenue Code, repeals the deduction for interest from savings in Massachusetts banks, and clarifies eligibility for the Title V septic system tax credit. The bill modernizes the promotional examination process for uniformed members of the State Police by allowing the use of validated assessments in addition to written exams. The bill makes various other technical amendments related to managed care organization assessments, funding sources, procurement, paid family leave, and definitions for bicycles and mopeds.

Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2