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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Mark J. Cusack

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act in support of veterans and dependents through municipal tax bills.

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PETITION OF:

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3109        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 3493 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act in support of veterans and dependents through municipal tax bills.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1.  Any city or town in the Commonwealth may, subject to the approvals of the commissioner of revenue and the legislative body of the city or town, designate a place on its municipal tax bills, or the motor vehicle excise tax bills, or mail with such tax bills a separate form whereby taxpayers of the city or town can voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money which shall increase the amount already due and which shall be paid over to an account under the supervision of the local veterans agent for the support of veterans and dependents in need.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.