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MA H3265

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andres Vargas

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program providing employers a 25% tax credit on expenditures for employee child care services, capped at $750,000 per employer per taxable year

  • Applies to corporate entities with principal place of business in Massachusetts using licensed child care centers, family child care homes, group care facilities, or school-aged child care programs

  • Requires the Executive Office of Economic Development to create a technical assistance plan to help businesses access the credit, particularly those with fewer than 1,000 employees, with a report due by November 1, 2025

  • Mandates annual studies on program participation by industry, region, company size, and workforce impact, with findings submitted to legislative committees

  • Funds the pilot at up to $10,000,000 subject to appropriation, with a sunset date of June 30, 2027

Legislative Description

To establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

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