An Act to encourage employer supported childcare

This bill establishes a new Public-Private Partnership Trust Fund to help Massachusetts employers offer or expand childcare benefits for their employees. The fund will be managed by state officials and financed through government appropriations, interest earnings, and private donations, with a requirement that no more than half of any project's costs come from public sources. To be eligible for grants, participating employers must have at least 75 employees, or they can form a consortium to meet that threshold. Additionally, the legislation creates a special commission to study the issue and make recommendations, including evaluating potential tax credits for businesses that invest in childcare infrastructure or services.