H3200

Providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3200 provides tax credits to encourage the adoption of dogs or cats from shelters.

Massachusetts H3200 establishes tax credits to promote the adoption of dogs or cats from shelters. The bill allows taxpayers who adopt a qualified pet from a qualifying adoption entity to receive a credit. The credit amount varies based on the pet's age and type, with a maximum credit of $500 for a dog or $400 for a cat. The credit is distributed over three tax years, provided the pet remains in the adopter's care. The bill also creates the Adopt a Shelter Pet Fund to manage the tax credits and reimburse the state for the costs.

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In committee
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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 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5313

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026