Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1956: An Act to incentivize employer-provided childcare
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1956 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to incentivize employer-provided childcare. Primary sponsor: Sal DiDomenico (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of Sal N. DiDomenico relative to employer-provided childcare tax credits. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal DiDomenico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue