Establishing a child income tax credit.

HB 2232 establishes a $1,000 annual tax credit per qualifying child for Kansas residents filing income tax returns, effective for tax year 2025. It also provides a $1,000 credit for each unborn child, allowing taxpayers to claim it in the year of birth or stillbirth (using a stillbirth certificate if applicable). The credit reduces tax liability, with any excess refunded to the taxpayer. It directly affects Kansas families with qualifying children under 18 who meet residency and relationship criteria, requiring valid Social Security numbers for all claimants.