By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorship that pairs an eligible student with a health care practitioner to attain specified learning objectives. Revenue.
By Representatives MacGregor of Boston and Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3174) of William F. MacGregor, Samantha Montaño and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to a child and dependent care tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to authorize a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a transferable pediatric cancer research tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3035) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to the taxation of graduate student loan debt. Revenue.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3067) of Mark J. Cusack relative to taxes imposed on certain oral nicotine products. Revenue.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.
This bill appropriates $122 million for fiscal year 2025 to support financially struggling hospitals in Massachusetts. It directly affects eligible private acute care hospitals meeting specific criteria, including high public payer mix (63-68%), negative operating margins, and low relative pricing, as defined by the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Funds are distributed through targeted categories: $20 million for hospitals with >68% public payers, $41 million for others meeting slightly lower thresholds, and additional sums for public hospitals and community health centers. Payments cannot replace existing Medicaid or state funding, and hospitals must report how they use the funds. The bill is now law (Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2025).
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3052) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to provide preferential tax rates to certain public benefit corporations. Revenue.
