Bill > H3185

This bill proposes an amendment to Massachusetts tax law that would allow individual taxpayers to opt out of having their tax dollars used to fund abortion services when filing their state income tax return. If a taxpayer chooses this option, the portion of their tax liability typically allocated to abortion services would instead be redirected to a special account dedicated to promoting the Baby Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to safely surrender newborn infants at designated locations without fear of prosecution. The bill defines "abortion services" broadly to include performing abortions, referring patients for abortions, and providing abortion counseling. The specific amount of money diverted would be calculated based on the previous year's percentage of the General Fund used for abortion services. By providing this mechanism, the bill aims to give taxpayers a conscience-based choice about funding abortion-related services through their tax payments, while simultaneously supporting an alternative program related to infant welfare.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3185