Bill > H2481

This bill would allow taxpayers to opt out of having their income tax liability used to fund abortion services, which are defined as performing, referring for, or counseling about abortions. If a taxpayer chooses this option, the portion of their tax liability that would have gone to abortion services will instead be deposited into a separate special account. The funds from this account will then be used to create and implement a public information program about "baby safe havens," which are designated safe places where individuals can anonymously leave newborns without fear of prosecution, as outlined in Chapter 119, Section 39 ½ of the General Laws. The amount to be set aside will be calculated by multiplying the percentage of the General Fund that was previously used for abortion services in the prior year by the taxpayer's individual income tax liability.