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MA S2053

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a $5,000 tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for home health services for an elderly parent or in-law aged 60 or older who resides in Massachusetts

  • Allows a $5,000 tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for their own home health care services

  • Provides a $5,000 tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for home hospice services for themselves or another person

  • Requires all services to be provided by home care providers licensed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or certified with the Massachusetts Department of Occupational Safety

  • Sponsored by Senator Patrick M. O'Connor (First Plymouth and Norfolk); similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 1908

Legislative Description

Establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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