Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H3185 — An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows taxpayers to opt out of funding certain activities they oppose for moral reasons.

This bill is intended to protect taxpayers by enabling them to avoid having their taxes used for causes they don't support due to moral or ethical objections. It acknowledges individuals' rights to dissent against specific funding activities.

Summary

An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

taxation civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does H3185 do?
An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection
Who sponsors H3185?
H3185 is sponsored by Joseph D. McKenna (Republican).
What is the current status of H3185?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3185?
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