SB 1547 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to benevolent tax credits

SB 1547 modifies provisions related to benevolent tax credits, but the provided context does not include specific details about the changes, affected groups, or key mechanisms. The bill's abstract and recent actions (first read in January 2026, referred to committee in February) indicate it is early in the legislative process without further description. Without additional information on what specific provisions are altered or who the credits directly impact, no concrete policy changes can be summarized. This bill appears to be a substantive tax credit modification rather than a procedural measure.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

6582S.02I - Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was significantly expanded from repealing four sections to repealing six sections and adding a new section (135.342) dedicated to stillbirth tax credits. The original text focused solely on benevolent tax credits for domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers, while the new version adds a specific $2,200 credit for taxpayers who experience a stillbirth. Additionally, the bill's section numbering was reorganized to accommodate the new content.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from exclusively supporting domestic violence and rape crisis organizations to also providing financial relief for stillbirths.

SCOPE

A new section (135.342) was added to create a $2,200 tax credit for each stillbirth, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, provided the child would have been a dependent.

The repeal list was updated to include section 135.647, and the new sections enacted now include 135.342 in addition to the original four.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'Department' (Department of Revenue) and 'Stillbirth' to support the new tax credit provision.

REQUIREMENT

A new rule was added preventing taxpayers from claiming both the stillbirth tax credit and a specific exemption under section 143.161 for the same stillbirth.

TECHNICAL

The bill's header was changed from 'Introduced' to 'Senate Committee Substitute,' and the explanatory note regarding bold-faced brackets was removed.

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee (6582S.04C)

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Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

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