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MA H3246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Soter

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a state income tax deduction for total adoption expenses paid during the tax year, covering fees to licensed adoption agencies, attorney fees, court fees, and medical expenses including copayments
  • Establishes a $2,500 refundable tax credit per child adopted from foster care
  • Establishes a $2,000 refundable tax credit per child adopted through private or public adoption agencies
  • Tax credits are limited to one adoptive parent per adopted child per calendar year
  • Applies to adoptions of minor children from both private and public adoption agencies

Legislative Description

To promote adoption

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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