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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1601 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2098
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:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :John C. VelisHampden and Hampshire 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1601 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2098
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation
to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.
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:
1 Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after
2subsection (dd) the following subsection:-
3 (ee)(1) As used in this subsection, “qualifying employer” shall have the same meaning as
4in 34 CFR 685.219.
5 (2) A taxpayer employed by a qualifying employer shall be allowed a tax credit against
6the taxes imposed by this chapter for employment in public service for a collective 12 months.
7The credit shall be equal to $2,000.
8 (3) The secretary of labor and workforce development shall promulgate regulations for
9the credit.