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S 1938

An Act supporting family caregivers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 15 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill providing family caregivers with support resources and potential tax benefits to ease financial and health burdens of unpaid caregiving work.

Accompanied a new draft, see S3131
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Bill Summary · S 1938

Legislative bill overview

S 1938 is Massachusetts legislation designed to provide support and resources for family caregivers—individuals who care for elderly, disabled, or chronically ill relatives without professional compensation. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee in February 2025 and has undergone recent hearing scheduling adjustments, suggesting provisions may involve tax incentives, credits, or funding mechanisms.

Why is this important

Family caregivers represent a substantial unpaid workforce caring for millions of Americans, often at significant personal, financial, and health costs. Massachusetts legislation addressing this gap could provide meaningful relief through tax benefits, access to training programs, respite care funding, or other supports that reduce caregiver burden and improve care quality for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding source: Revenue Committee referral suggests tax provisions; policymakers may debate whether credits/deductions are affordable and whether they primarily benefit higher-income families
  • Scope of eligibility: Disagreement likely over who qualifies as a "family caregiver" and whether benefits apply to in-home care, long-distance caregiving, or specific care types
  • Adequacy of support: Stakeholders may clash over whether proposed measures sufficiently address caregiving costs (lost wages, healthcare, training) or represent symbolic gestures without material impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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