Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025; effective date.
HB 2102 creates a 100% state tax credit for married Oklahoma taxpayers who pay for couples counseling services, defined as relationship-focused therapy provided by licensed therapists, doctors, or religious leaders. The credit applies to costs incurred for counseling during taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and reduces income tax liability but cannot lower it below zero. This policy directly affects legally married individuals in Oklahoma who seek counseling services, offering a financial incentive for such expenses. The credit is limited to the amount of state income tax owed and takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1
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The bill was amended by the Policy Committee to replace the original title and substantially restructure the legislation. The changes add specific definitions for couples counseling, establish a 100% income tax credit for married couples who obtain counseling services, and adjust the effective date from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.
Scope change
The bill now specifically targets married taxpayers seeking couples counseling, creating a new income tax credit that was not clearly defined in the original version.
TITLE
The bill title was changed from 'Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025' to 'PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to reflect committee amendments.
DEFINITION
New definitions were added for 'Couples counseling' and 'Taxpayer' to clarify eligibility requirements.
FISCAL
A new income tax credit was created allowing married taxpayers to claim 100% of costs for couples counseling against their income tax liability.
TIMELINE
The effective date was changed from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Credit eligibility is now restricted to natural persons who are legally married at the time of incurring counseling costs.
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Annie Menz
DDemocratic
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