H3086
An Act providing tax credits to certain employers that provide affordable, on-site child-care for employees
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to offer tax credits to Massachusetts employers who establish and maintain affordable, on-site childcare facilities for their employees. The goal is to encourage businesses to provide this benefit, supporting working families and potentially improving employee retention. The bill outlines specific criteria for eligible employers and the amount of tax credits they could receive. It is similar to previous legislation aimed at promoting on-site childcare options.
Key provisions
- Tax credits for employers providing on-site childcare.
- Credits are for employers offering affordable childcare.
- Eligibility criteria for employers will be defined.
- The amount of the tax credit will be specified.
- The bill aims to support working families.
- It seeks to encourage employers to offer childcare benefits.
- The bill is modeled after previous legislation.
- It was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Families with young children
- Massachusetts businesses
- Childcare providers
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous attempts to incentivize on-site childcare.
- It builds upon existing legislation addressing childcare needs.
- The specifics of the tax credit amount and eligibility requirements will be detailed in the bill.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.3086 194th (Current)
An Act providing tax credits to certain employers that provide affordable, on-site child-care for employees
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3086) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to providing tax credits to certain employers that provide on-site child-care for employees. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3086
| 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 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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