MA H3109

Establishes the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund as a separate fund to support the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)

Fund would cover costs for investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating unlawful discrimination claims, as well as training public and private entities on discrimination prevention

Creates a voluntary check-off box on state income tax returns allowing taxpayers to donate all or part of their refund, or add a contribution to their amount due

Fund may also receive gifts, grants, and donations from public and private sources

Funds do not revert to the General Fund at fiscal year end and may be expended by MCAD without further appropriation