An Act establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a tax credit for individuals who use public waterway transportation in Massachusetts. The goal is to encourage the use of these transportation options and potentially support the operation of ferry services and other water-based transit systems. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Revenue Committee and has been accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Establishes a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation.
- The bill is currently under review by the Revenue Committee.
- A study order (H5318) has been associated with the bill.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 17, 2025.
- The reporting date has been extended multiple times.
Who is affected
- Individuals who use public waterway transportation in Massachusetts
- Public waterway transportation providers (e.g., ferry services)
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a new tax credit mechanism.
- Links the bill to a study order (H5318) to assess the impact of the credit.
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