Establishes the "Zero-Cost Adoption Fund Act" which establishes a fund to offset costs associated with adoption and a tax credit for any person who contributes to the fund
HB 2547 creates the Zero-Cost Adoption Fund to help offset adoption expenses and prevent children from entering foster care. The bill allows individuals and businesses to donate at least $10,000 to the fund in exchange for a state tax credit equal to 100% of their donation, up to a limit of 50% of their annual state tax liability. This tax credit can be carried forward for up to four years, and the program includes a cap on the total number of credits available each year, which adjusts for inflation until reaching a maximum of $75 million. The fund will be managed by the Department of Social Services to support adoption recruitment, post-adoption services, and grants for adoption-sensitive care in healthcare settings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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Committee
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Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative Oversight(H)
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 22, 2024
Committee
Referred: Children and Families(H)
lower
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Brad Christ
RRepublican
Co
Chad Perkins
RRepublican
Co
Travis Wilson
RRepublican
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