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MA S1481

MA S1481
To reduce the costs for adoption


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws by adding a new subsection that establishes a tax credit for licensed Massachusetts attorneys who provide pro bono, meaning free, legal services for adoption cases. Specifically, attorneys who handle at least one adoption case per year will be eligible for a $500 credit for each case, with a maximum credit of $2,500 allowed per tax year. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden associated with adoption by incentivizing legal professionals to offer their services without charge.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2290 (on 05/12/2016)

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