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HD 1641

An Act to promote Massachusetts manufacturers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Norm Orrall

This bill provides tax incentives, workforce training, and business support to grow manufacturing in Massachusetts, aiming to create 5,000-10,000 new jobs over 5 years.

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Bill Summary · HD 1641

Summary of Proposed Bill HD 1641: An Act to Promote Massachusetts Manufacturers

Overview

This proposed bill aims to support and grow the manufacturing industry in the state of Massachusetts. The key goals are to provide tax incentives and other assistance to existing manufacturers, attract new manufacturing businesses to the state, and invest in workforce development programs to cultivate a strong pipeline of skilled manufacturing employees.

Key Provisions

The bill includes the following major components:

Tax Incentives for Manufacturers

  • Provides a 5-year tax credit of up to 10% of a manufacturer's total payroll for new full-time jobs created in Massachusetts
  • Establishes a sales tax exemption on the purchase of manufacturing equipment and machinery
  • Offers a 50% discount on commercial property tax rates for manufacturers that expand or relocate facilities in the state

Workforce Development Initiatives

  • Allocates $50 million in funding over 3 years for vocational and technical training programs focused on advanced manufacturing skills
  • Creates a grant program for manufacturers to provide employee apprenticeship and on-the-job training opportunities
  • Requires the state's workforce development board to develop a long-term strategic plan for cultivating manufacturing talent

Business Attraction and Support

  • Directs the state's economic development agency to launch a marketing campaign promoting Massachusetts as a premier destination for manufacturing
  • Establishes a "one-stop shop" program to provide regulatory guidance and other support services for manufacturers looking to establish or expand operations in the state
  • Allocates $25 million for infrastructure upgrades and site preparation at designated "manufacturing growth zones"

Impact and Timeline

If enacted, the bill is expected to have the following key impacts:

  • Incentivize the creation of an estimated 5,000-10,000 new manufacturing jobs in Massachusetts over the next 5 years
  • Attract at least 50 new manufacturing facilities to relocate or open in the state
  • Significantly increase enrollment in vocational/technical training programs related to advanced manufacturing

The bill would take effect 90 days after passage, with most provisions and funding programs implemented within 12-24 months. Ongoing reporting and evaluation would be required to measure the initiative's effectiveness over time.

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

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