S.1952

Establishing the rural jobs act

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the rural jobs act to attract capital investment to rural businesses in Massachusetts.

The rural jobs act aims to promote job retention and creation, and attract new businesses to rural areas in Massachusetts. It establishes a rural growth fund certification process managed by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). Funds can invest in rural businesses with less than 250 employees and $10 million in revenue, located in areas with fewer than 500 residents per square mile. The act sets limits on investment authority and credit-eligible capital contributions, and requires funds to submit annual reports on job creation and retention.

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Oct 21, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2