Provides a tax credit for certain taxpayers who suffer the birth of a stillborn child
This bill creates a new tax credit for taxpayers who experience the birth of a stillborn child. The provision allows eligible individuals to claim a refundable credit of $2,000 for the tax year in which a medical certificate of stillbirth is issued. To qualify, the stillborn child must meet the legal definition of a dependent under current tax laws. The measure applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and authorizes the necessary regulatory updates to take effect immediately.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 17, 2026
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REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
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