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MA H1507
Relative to increasing economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits. The bill amends existing laws to define "video games" and "video game production company," and extends tax credits previously available only for motion pictures to also apply to video games. The bill's key provisions include allowing video game production companies to qualify for tax credits, and expanding the types of video game-related expenses that can be used to claim those credits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Dan Donahue (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1507 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1507.pdf |
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