H 3185
An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts taxpayers to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their tax liability to be used for abortion services. It aims to provide a mechanism for taxpayers to align their tax payments with their personal moral or ethical beliefs regarding abortion funding. The bill proposes a specific option on the tax form to achieve this outcome. It is currently being reviewed by the Revenue Committee.
Key provisions
- Allows taxpayers to opt-out of funding abortion services through their income tax.
- Creates a specific option on the Massachusetts income tax return.
- Addresses taxpayer conscience regarding the use of tax revenue.
- Currently under review by the Revenue Committee.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- Individuals who hold moral or ethical objections to abortion funding
Notable changes
- Potentially alters the way state tax revenue is allocated.
- Introduces a new option for taxpayers to express their preferences.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsors
John R. Gaskey
Joseph D. McKenna
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.3185 194th (Current)
An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3185) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to allow taxpayers to have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. Revenue.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3185
| 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 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5238 |
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