An Act relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund, which would provide financial support to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. The fund would be established through voluntary check-off boxes on state tax returns. This would allow taxpayers to contribute to the fund without requiring any changes to existing tax laws.
Key provisions
- Establish a fund to support the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
- Implement voluntary check-off boxes on state tax returns.
- Direct contributions to the fund to the Commission.
- The Commission will determine how the funds are used.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
- Individuals experiencing discrimination in Massachusetts
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