Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3185: An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3185 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to taxpayer conscience protection. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5238.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3185) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to allow taxpayers to have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5238
- Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue