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MA H4083

MA H4083
Establishing the Massachusetts robotics center


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Introduced
12/11/2017
In Committee
12/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the establishment of the Massachusetts robotics center. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Robotics Center, a public instrumentality placed within the executive office of economic development, to administer programs and initiatives to expand robotics-related employment opportunities and promote robotics-related innovations in the Commonwealth. The bill creates the Commonwealth Robotics Investment Program, the Robotics Tax Incentive Program, the Massachusetts Robotics Investment Fund, the Massachusetts Small Business Matching Grant Fund, and the Massachusetts Robotics Education Fund to support and stimulate research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization in robotics. The bill also establishes regional technology and innovation centers and an advisory board to advise the Robotics Center. Additionally, the bill provides tax incentives and exemptions for certified robotics companies, and transfers $10 million from the General Fund to the Massachusetts Robotics Investment Fund.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4697 (on 07/12/2018)

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