H3879

Providing for prisoners of war

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3879 provides a lifetime income tax exemption for prisoners of war.

Massachusetts H3879 amends the state's General Laws to exempt income received by prisoners of war from state income tax. This exemption applies for the lifetime of the prisoner of war, defined as someone who was captured and incarcerated by an enemy during an armed conflict. The bill seeks to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have been held as prisoners of war by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jul 16, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order