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MA H3185

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McKenna

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows taxpayers to indicate on their Massachusetts income tax return that they do not want any portion of their tax liability used for abortion services, defined as performing, referring for, or counseling for abortion

  • Requires that when a taxpayer makes this election, their income tax payment cannot be used to fund abortion services

  • Redirects opted-out funds into a special account separate from the General Fund to support public information programs about the Baby Safe Haven Law (voluntary newborn abandonment provisions)

  • Calculates the redirected amount by multiplying the taxpayer's income tax liability by the percentage of the General Fund spent on abortion services in the previous year

  • Amends Chapter 62 of the General Laws by adding a new Section 65

Legislative Description

Relative to taxpayer conscience protection

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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