Massachusetts H3173: An Act relative to taxes on overtime wages

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 100 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:- (s) “Overtime wage”, wages paid to an hourly employee for working in excess of 40 hours per week; provided, that wages earned by salaried employees shall not constitute overtime wage. SECTION 2. Paragraph (b) of part B of section 3 of said chapter 62, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subparagraph:- (6) An amount equal to the overtime wages earned by the taxpayer within the taxable year.

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Sponsors

• Marc Lombardo (R, 22nd Middlesex) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5313
2. February 17, 2026: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. November 18, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. November 17, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
5. November 7, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
6. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
7. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Revenue

Common questions

What is H3173?

H3173 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to taxes on overtime wages.

What is the status of H3173?

Failed as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5313 (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored H3173?

Marc Lombardo (R, 22nd Middlesex).

Where is the official record for H3173?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3173