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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John C. Velis

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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 to incentivize public service.

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PETITION OF:

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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 to incentivize public service.

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

Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (dd) the following subsection:-

(ee)(1) As used in this subsection, “qualifying employer” shall have the same meaning as in 34 CFR 685.219. 

(2) A taxpayer employed by a qualifying employer shall be allowed a tax credit against the taxes imposed by this chapter for employment in public service for a collective 12 months. The credit shall be equal to $2,000. 

(3) The secretary of labor and workforce development shall promulgate regulations for the credit.