Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1975
An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 29, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 - Sep 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Revenue