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H 3159 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act supporting family caregivers

Summary
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax credits for family caregivers, directly advancing tax relief and fiscal support for caregivers, aligning with budget/tax support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credits for caregivers and advisory council establish support structure, enhancing healthcare access and reducing burden on formal care systems.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Discharged to the committee on House Rules
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 40 co-sponsors

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