S 2025
An Act establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit
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This bill proposes a new tax credit for Massachusetts residents who have student loan debt or who have attended college and are currently struggling financially. The Massachusetts Student Relief and Retention Tax Credit aims to provide financial assistance to help individuals manage student loan payments and improve their financial stability after completing their education. It’s designed to ease the burden of student debt and encourage continued educational attainment within the state. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
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Bill S.2025 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2025
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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