H3013

Establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a tax credit for Massachusetts taxpayers using public waterway transportation to commute to work.

The bill proposes a tax credit for Massachusetts taxpayers who use public waterway transportation, specifically commuter ferries, as their primary mode of commuting to work. To qualify, taxpayers must use the ferry for at least 50% of their work commutes. The credit amount is set at $500. This amendment adds a new subsection to Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5318

Mar 2

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 20

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 27, 2026