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MA H1503

MA H1503
Establishing the Massachusetts robotics center


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide certain tax incentives for the establishment of a robotics center in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Robotics Center, a public instrumentality that will be responsible for administering a Commonwealth Robotics Investment Program and a Robotics Tax Incentive Program. The Center will have the power to certify eligible robotics companies, which can then receive various benefits such as tax incentives, grants, loans, and other assistance. The bill also creates three funds - the Massachusetts Robotics Investment Fund, the Massachusetts Small Business Matching Grant Fund, and the Massachusetts Robotics Education Fund - to provide financing and support for robotics research, development, manufacturing, and education in the Commonwealth. Additionally, the bill allows for the establishment of an optional retirement program for employees of the Center and provides certain tax credits and exemptions for certified robotics companies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)

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