Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives
SB 1608 would create a state tax credit for individuals or businesses that donate to specific youth-focused police programs. The bill directly affects taxpayers who contribute to qualifying initiatives, such as community policing outreach or youth engagement programs run by law enforcement. It does not describe specific qualifying programs, credit amounts, or eligibility rules in the provided abstract. As the bill is only at its first reading (2026-01-29), no further details about implementation or scope are available in the current context.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
2
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Washington
DDemocratic
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