Massachusetts H3200: An Act providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2VVVV, as appearing in section 48 of chapter 46 of the acts of 2015, the following section:- 2WWWW. There shall be established on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Adopt a Shelter Pet Fund, hereinafter the fund. The fund shall be administered and expended by the department of revenue, and shall provide for the reimbursement to the commonwealth of the cost of the credits issued pursuant to subsection (u) of section 6 of chapter 62. The fund shall consist of; (i) revenues collected from the registrar of motor vehicles under subsection (e) of section 2E of chapter 90; (ii) all other amounts credited or transferred to the fund from any other fund or source; and (iii) interest or investment earnings on any such monies. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. The department of revenue shall promulgate regulations for the administration of the fund. SECTION 2. Section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:- (u)(1) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit for the adoption of …

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Sponsors

• David Muradian (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5313
2. February 25, 2026: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. December 18, 2025: Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
4. September 16, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
5. September 5, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 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 H3200?

H3200 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter.

What is the status of H3200?

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

Who sponsored H3200?

David Muradian (R).

Where is the official record for H3200?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3200