H3091
An Act establishing a tax credit for artist work space
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a tax credit for artists who use dedicated workspace for their creative work. The credit is intended to support artists by reducing their tax burden and encouraging them to maintain studio spaces. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to artists, fostering a thriving arts community in Massachusetts. It seeks to address the financial challenges artists often face in securing and maintaining workspace.
Key provisions
- Provides a tax credit for artists.
- The credit is tied to the use of a dedicated workspace.
- The workspace must be used for artistic creation.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Who is affected
- Artists
- Massachusetts residents
- Arts organizations
Notable changes
- Establishes a new tax incentive for artists.
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating a recurring interest in this type of support.
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Bill H.3091 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a tax credit for artist work space
By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3091) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish an artist workspace tax credit. Revenue.
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Presenter: Ann-Margaret Ferrante
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3091
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5318 |
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