H3159

Supporting family caregivers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Supporting family caregivers through tax credits, advisory council, and prescription refills.

The bill supports family caregivers in Massachusetts by providing tax credits for eligible expenditures related to caregiving, establishing an advisory council on family caregiving, and ensuring additional prescription refills during emergencies. Family caregivers can claim a tax credit of up to $1,500 for expenses related to assisting eligible family members. The advisory council, composed of various state officials and representatives, advises on family caregiving policy.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Mar 18

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026