S 2753
An Act ensuring transparency in research funding
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2753, aims to increase transparency regarding research funding in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide greater public access to information about how research grants are awarded and utilized within the state. The bill is a response to a previous petition and related legislation concerning research and development corporations' taxation. It is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Requires disclosure of research funding recipients.
- Mandates reporting on the use of research funds.
- Focuses on research and development corporations.
- Relates to the taxation of research and development corporations.
- Builds upon previous legislation (S.2097) concerning research funding transparency.
- Referenced a petition for legislation relative to taxation.
- Reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- Research and development corporations in Massachusetts
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Researchers in Massachusetts
- The State of Massachusetts
- The General Court
Notable changes
- Expands upon existing efforts to increase transparency in research funding.
- Addresses taxation related to research and development corporations.
- Follows a previous petition and related bill (S.2097).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Revenue
Cosponsor
John C. Velis
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Bill S.2753 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring transparency in research funding
Senate, December 22, 2025 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2097) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the taxation of manufacturing corporations or a research and development corporations in the commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2753).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Revenue Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2753
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Revenue |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | New draft of S2097 |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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