H3159
An Act supporting family caregivers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide support for family caregivers in Massachusetts by establishing an advisory council and potentially offering tax credits. The legislation seeks to recognize the significant role family caregivers play in the state and address the challenges they often face. It intends to create a forum for discussion and potential policy recommendations related to family caregiving needs. The bill also includes a provision for a hearing to gather input from stakeholders.
Key provisions
- Establish an advisory council on family caregiving, including members of the General Court.
- Explore the possibility of offering tax credits to family caregivers.
- Conduct a review of existing support services for family caregivers.
- Gather input through a public hearing.
Who is affected
- Family caregivers
- Individuals receiving care from family members
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes creating a new advisory council to guide policy related to family caregiving.
- Potential tax credits are being considered to alleviate the financial burden on caregivers.
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill H.3159 194th (Current)
An Act supporting family caregivers
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Michael P. Kushmerek , David M. Rogers Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3159
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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