Notices of Public Hearing (Published 10/25/2024)
Banks and Loan Agencies, Division of
209 CMR 18.00 & 48.00
Notice of Public Hearing
1000 WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 1-D AND VIRTUAL
Amendments to 209 Cmr 18.00: Conduct of the Business of Debt Collectors, Student Loan Servicers, And Third Party Loan Servicers and 209 Cmr 48.00 Licensee Record Keeping
Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30 A.M., 1000 Washington Street, Room 1-D And Virtual
Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. chapter 93, section 24A and M.G.L. chapter 93L, sections 1- 9, and in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 2, a public hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at which comments will be received by the Division of Banks (Division) relative to amendments to 209 CMR 18.00 et seq. and 209 CMR 48.00 et seq.
A hybrid public hearing will be given to all interested parties on the petition before the Board on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., 1000 Washington Street, First Floor, Hearing Room 1-D, Boston, Massachusetts. The link providing information regarding the hearing will be posted by Friday, November 1, 2024 by 12:00 noon, and will be available at www.mass.gov/dob/. While it is not necessary to pre-register to provide oral testimony, anyone who emails their intention to provide oral testimony at the hearing in advance will receive preference in the order of testimony provided. Such optional notice must include the person’s name, telephone number, and email address and should be sent to dob.comments@mass.gov via email.
209 CMR 18.00: Conduct of the Business of Debt Collectors, Student Loan Servicers, and Third Party Loan Servicers
The purpose of 209 CMR 18.00:
Conduct of the Business of Debt Collectors, Student Loan Servicers, and Third Party Loan Servicers is to establish standards, by defining unfair or deceptive acts or practices, for the servicing of loans and collection of debts from persons within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by debt collectors, thirdsparty loan servicers, student loan servicers, and automatic federal student loan servicers; to establish procedures and requirements for the licensing and supervision of debt collectors and student loan servicers; and for the registration and supervision of third party loan servicers. The Division of Banks (Division) licenses debt collectors, student loan servicers, and automatic federal student loan servicers (collectively referred to herein as licensees). Third party loan servicers are required to register with the Division.
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) amended Regulation F, 12 CFR Part 1006, which implements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), to prescribe federal rules governing the activities of debt collectors covered by the FDCPA. The amendments, among other things, addressed communications in connection with debt collection; interpret and apply prohibitions on harassment or abuse, false or misleading representations, and unfair practices in debt collection; and clarify requirements for certain consumer-facing debt collection disclosures. The amendments to Regulation F became effective on 11/30/21.
The proposed revision of 209 CMR 18.00 adopts the majority of the newly revised CFPB regulation 12 CFR 1006 to 209 CMR 18.00 to better align it with modern practices.
209 CMR 48.00: Licensee Record Keeping
The purpose of 209 CMR 48.00:
Licensee Record Keeping is to establish procedures and requirements for record keeping by the Division’s licensees.
The proposed amendments to 209 CMR 48.03 increase consistency with Regulation F to increase the record retention timeframe and related clarifications for debt collectors licensed by the Division; and to make the retention of telephone recordings to be consistent with Regulation F.
There are other technical updates to the regulation as well.
Other amendments to the regulation may be made based on testimony at the public hearing or received during the comment period.
If there are any questions, please contact the Division’s Legal Unit at 617-956-1520,
Written comments may be submitted to the Division on the proposed amendments until Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to dob.comments@mass.gov. Copies of the amendments are available at, and copies may be obtained from, the Massachusetts Division of Banks, at www.mass.gov/dob/.
209 CMR 18.00: Conduct of the Business of Debt Collectors, Student Loan Servicers, and Third Party Loan Servicers
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
As of 9/16/24, the Division of Banks (Division) licenses 381 debt collectors, 31 student loan servicers, and 6 automatic federal student loan servicers. In addition, 124 third-party loan servicers are registered with the Division. All of these entities are subject to the proposed amendments. While it is difficult to estimate what percentage may be small businesses, it is possible that there could be some that are.
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Debt collectors, student loan servicers, and third-party loan servicers (collectively hereinafter referred to as licensees and registrants) will not be required to create, file, or issue additional reports as a result of the proposed amendments.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
Yes. Debt collectors are already required to maintain records for two years after final remittance is made on any account placed with the debt collector for collection or after any account has been returned to the creditor whether or not payments have been made. The proposed amendments increase the two year timeframe to a three year timeframe and will also include recordings of telephone calls. This proposed amendment will make this provision of 209 CMR 18.00 consistent with federal Regulation F.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. The purpose of the proposed amendments to 209 CMR 18.00 is to streamline and restructure parts of the regulation for more consistency with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Regulation F to help make compliance easier and reduce regulatory burden for licensees and registrants.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities?
Yes. All licensees are subject to examination and regulatory oversight by the Division. Registrants are also subject to regulatory oversight by the Division.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The decision to become a licensee or registrant is based on many economic factors. The amendment of this regulation would not likely encourage or discourage an individual from seeking licensure or becoming a registrant.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
As noted above, the decision to become a licensee or registrant is based on many economic factors. The amendment of this regulation would not likely encourage or discourage an individual from seeking licensure or becoming a registrant.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. As noted above, the purpose of the proposed amendments to 209 CMR 18.00 is to streamline and restructure parts of the regulation for more consistency with the CFPB’s Regulation F to help make compliance easier and reduce regulatory burden for licensees and registrants.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No, state law requires the Board to license and establish minimum practice standards for licensees. M.G.L. c. 13, §86.
209 CMR 48.00: Licensee Record Keeping
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
As of 9/16/24, the Division of Banks (Division) licenses 381 debt collectors. While it is difficult to estimate what percentage may be small businesses, it is possible that there could be some that are.
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Debt collectors, student loan servicers, and third-party loan servicers (collectively hereinafter referred to as licensees and registrants) will not be required to create, file, or issue additional reports as a result of the proposed amendments.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. As noted above, the Division already maintains record keeping requirements for all of its licensees, including debt collectors. The proposed amendments also clarify that if a debt collector records telephone calls made in the collection of debt, the debt collector shall retain the recording for three years after the date of the call.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. The purpose of the proposed amendments to 209 CMR 48.00 is to increase the record retention requirement for debt collectors, as well as to clarify the retention requirements and that telephone records are included in the record keeping requirements for licensees.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities?
Yes. All licensed debt collectors are subject to examination and regulatory oversight by the Division.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The decision to seek licensure as a debt collector is based on many economic factors. The amendment of this regulation would not likely encourage or discourage an individual from seeking licensure as a debt collectors.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. As noted above, the decision to seek licensure as a debt collector is based on many economic factors. The amendment of this regulation would not likely encourage or discourage an individual from seeking licensure as a debt collector.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. The purpose of the proposed amendments to 209 CMR 48.00 is to increase the record retention requirement for debt collectors, as well as to clarify the retention requirements and that telephone records are included in the record keeping requirements for licensees.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No, state law requires the Board to license and establish minimum practice standards for licensees. M.G.L. c. 13, §86.
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Health and Human Services, Executive Office of
101 CMR 444.00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 118E and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, a remote public hearing will be held on November 5, 2024, at 10 a.m. relative to the adoption of:
101 CMR 444.00 governs the rates of payment used by state governmental units for certain substance use disorder services, including rates related to the provision of opioid treatment services when provided in federally certified and state-licensed opioid treatment programs (OTP). This regulation also governs rates of payment for recovery support navigator (RSN) services and individualized treatment and stabilization (ITS) services.
The proposed regulation will maintain the rates for opioid treatment services when provided in OTP until June 30, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, the rates for opioid treatment services when provided in an OTP will transition to 101 CMR 346: Rates for Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Programs. The proposed regulation will establish codes for structured outpatient addiction program (SOAP) and enhanced structured outpatient addiction program (E-SOAP), which will subsequently be removed from CMR 306: Rates for Mental Health services Provided in Community Health Centers and Mental Health Centers. The proposed regulation will also increase the current rates for ITS, RSN, SOAP and E-SOAP services.
The proposed amended regulation contains rates effective for dates of service on or after January 3, 2025.
EOHHS is proposing these changes, subject to federal approval, to ensure that payment rates are consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care and satisfy the requirements of M.G.L. 118E, sections 13C and 13D. It is estimated that annual aggregate fiscal impact on the fee-for-service (FFS) MassHealth expenditure will increase by approximately $611,829 as a result of these proposed rates.
There is no fiscal impact on cities and towns.
To register to testify at the hearing and to get instructions on how to join the hearing online, go to www.mass.gov/service-details/executive-office-of-health-and-humanservices-public-hearings. To join the hearing by phone, call (646) 558-8656, and enter meeting ID 935 397 8200# when prompted.
You may also submit written testimony instead of, or in addition to, live testimony. To submit written testimony, please email your testimony to ehs-regulations@mass.gov as an attached Word or PDF document or as text within the body of the email with the name of the regulation in the subject line. All written testimony must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to EOHHS, c/o D. Briggs, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171. Written testimony will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on November 5. EOHHS specifically invites comments as to how the amendments may affect beneficiary access to care.
To review the current draft of the proposed actions, go to www.mass.gov/infodetails/ executive-office-of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings or request a copy in writing from MassHealth Publications, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171.
Special accommodation requests may be directed to the Disability Accommodations Ombudsman by email at ADAAccommodations@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 847-3468 (TTY: (617) 847-3788 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled). Please allow two weeks to schedule sign language interpreters.
EOHHS may adopt a revised version of the proposed regulation taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
In case of inclement weather or other emergency, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHealth website at www.mass.gov/service-details/executiveoffice- of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings.
October 11, 2024
CMR No.: 101 CMR 444.00: Rates for Certain Substance Use Disorder Services
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
There are 180 providers governed by the proposed regulation.
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No. Small businesses are not required by 101 CMR 444.00 to provide additional administrative oversight. The proposed regulation establishes the rates to be paid by governmental units for certain substance use disorder services.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. Performance standards are not more appropriate than design or operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective of establishing rates for EOHHS health care services as the proposed regulation is required by statute under M.G.L. Chapter 118E, Section 13C.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities?
Yes. This regulation uniformly requires all providers to periodically file cost data.
Will the regulation have the effect of creating additional taxes and/or fees for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The proposed regulation is not likely to deter or encourage the formation of small businesses as this proposed regulation establishes uniform governmental rates of payment for certain substance use disorder services.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The proposed regulation is not likely to deter or encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts as this proposed regulation establishes uniform governmental rates of payment for certain substance use disorder services.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No.
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Medical Assistance, Division of
130 CMR 418.000
Notice of Public Hearing
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6A, section 16 and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Division of Medical Assistance (the Division) will hold a remote public hearing on November 5, at 11 a.m. relative to the adoption of amendments to the following regulation.
130 CMR 418.000: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
The proposed amendments to 130 CMR 418.000 amend and update the language and requirements for substance abuse treatment services for enrolled MassHealth providers. These amendments are being proposed with an effective date of January 1, 2025, to align with the concurrent promulgation of amendments to the rates for substance use disorder services (101 CMR 444.00: Rates for Certain Substance Use Disorder Services)
The proposed amendments for substance abuse treatment services: 1) Amend the scope of services to align with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) principles, and delineate services concepts; 2) Establish peer recovery support and recovery support navigator services for pregnant and postpartum members;3) Amend the staff personnel qualifications; 4) Clarify the supervision and staff requirements;5) Clarify and update language throughout the regulations to reflect programmatic and industry expectations; and6) Amend annual reporting requirements.
MassHealth is proposing these amendments to ensure that regulations reflect current industry terms and practice for substance abuse treatment providers and to improve substance abuse treatment services for MassHealth members.
The proposed amendments are planned to go into effect on January 1, 2025.
To register to testify at the hearings and to get instructions on how to join the hearings online, go to https://www.mass.gov/info-details/masshealth-public-hearings. To join the hearings by phone, call 646-558-8656, and enter meeting ID 935 397 8200# when prompted.
You may also submit written testimony instead of, or in addition to, live testimony. To submit written testimony, please email your testimony to masshealthpublicnotice@mass.gov as an attached Word or PDF document or as text within the body of the email with the name of the regulation in the subject line. All written testimony must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to EOHHS, c/o D. Briggs, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171. Written testimony will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on November 5. The Division specifically invites comments as to how the amendments may affect beneficiary access to care.
To review the emergency regulation, go to www.mass.gov/infodetails/ executive-office-of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings or request a copy in writing from MassHealth Publications, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171.
Special accommodation requests may be directed to the Disability Accommodations Ombudsman by email at ADAAccommodations@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 847-3468 (TTY: (617) 847-3788 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled). Please allow two weeks to schedule sign language interpreters.
The Division may adopt a revised version of the proposed regulation taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
In case of inclement weather or other emergency, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHealth website at www.mass.gov/service-details/executiveoffice- of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings.
October 11, 2024
CMR No: 130 CMR 418.000: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
21,000
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Small businesses will not have to create, file, or issue additional reports as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation. Amendments to 130 CMR 418.000 include a reduction in annual reporting requirements.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. Performance standards are not more appropriate than design or operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective of establishing rates for EOHHS health care services as the proposed regulation is required by statute under M.G.L. Chapter 118E, Section 13C.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities?
Yes. Small businesses must cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No.
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Revenue, Department of
830 CMR 62.00
Notice of Public Hearing
The Department of Revenue (“DOR”) is holding this public hearing remotely. Details and instructions for participating and testifying remotely (such as through a phone line or online connection) at the remote public hearing will be published online at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/public-hearings-dor and are included in this notice below. If you plan to testify at the remote hearing, DOR strongly encourages you to register in advance; see below for instructions. DOR encourages you to submit written testimony in addition to, or instead of, providing testimony at the hearing; see below for instructions. Additionally, requests for copies of the proposed regulation will not be accepted in person. Details for obtaining copies of the proposed regulation are set forth below.
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Pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 14, Section 6(1), Chapter 30A, Section 2, and Chapter 62C, Section 3, the Commissioner will hold a public hearing on the following proposed regulation:
830 CMR 62.3.2: Charitable Contribution Deduction
Scheduled Hearing Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Subject Matter:
830 CMR 62.3.2 explains the deduction allowed for certain charitable contributions under M.G.L. c. 62, § 3B.(a)(13) against Part B adjusted gross income in determining Part B taxable income. The deduction is based on the federal charitable contribution deduction allowed or allowable under Internal Revenue Code § 170, including any carryover allowed therein, as modified by 830 CMR 62.3.2(4). Taxpayers are not required to claim a federal charitable contribution deduction in order to claim a Massachusetts charitable contribution deduction. The Massachusetts charitable contribution deduction is generally available only for contributions made in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. However, any amounts attributable to charitable contributions made prior to January 1, 2023 and carried over to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 on the taxpayer’s federal income tax return are includable in calculating the Massachusetts charitable contribution deduction.
Information:
Individuals who notify DOR of their intent to testify at the hearing will be afforded an earlier opportunity to speak. Speakers are strongly encouraged to notify DOR of their intention to testify at the hearing by emailing their full name, mailing address and organization or affiliation, if any to RulesandRegs@dor.state.ma.us by November 19, 2024.
Individuals may also submit written testimony by emailing the Rulings and Regulations Bureau at RulesandRegs@dor.state.ma.us.
Please submit electronic testimony as an attached Word document or as text within the body of the email with the name of the regulation in the subject line. All submissions must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to the Rulings and Regulations Bureau, Post Office Box 9566, Boston, Massachusetts 02114-9566. Written testimony must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2024.
Copies of the proposed regulation will be sent electronically via e-mail to practitioners who are on the Rulings and Regulations Bureau's e-mail list. In addition the proposed regulation is posted on the Department of Revenue's Web site at: http://www.mass.gov/dor/businesses/help-and-resources/legallibrary/regulations/proposedregulations.html.
Geoffrey E. Snyder
Geoffrey E. Snyder
Commissioner of Revenue
EOHHS may adopt a revised version of the proposed regulation taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
In case of inclement weather or other emergency, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHealth website at www.mass.gov/service-details/executiveoffice- of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings.
September 26, 2024
CMR No: 101 CMR 322.00:
Rates for Durable Medical Equipment, Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
830 CMR 62.3.2 explains the deduction allowed for certain charitable contributions under M.G.L. c. 62, § 3B.(a)(13) against Part B adjusted gross income in determining Part B taxable income. The Department of Revenue (“DOR”) estimates approximately 583,864 small businesses may be impacted by this proposed regulation. No projected reporting, record keeping, or other administrative costs directed at small businesses have been identified as required for compliance with the proposed regulation. Additionally, the proposed regulation does not contain design or performance standards directed at small businesses and does not duplicate or conflict with other regulations of DOR. DOR has not identified any regulations of other agencies that conflict with this proposed regulation. And finally, the proposed regulation is likely to neither deter nor encourage the formation of new businesses, small or otherwise, in the Commonwealth.