Creates a tax credit for certain animal expenses
This bill proposes a new tax credit for individuals who own up to two household pets, specifically dogs or cats kept primarily for companionship. The credit would cover actual costs associated with pet ownership, including medical care, veterinary visits, and everyday expenses like food, toys, and grooming supplies. Taxpayers could claim a maximum of $150 annually for everyday items and $300 for medical expenses per pet, with a total cap of $900 per household per year. To qualify, owners must provide proof of pet ownership and receipts for expenses, while the bill explicitly excludes pets used in research, breeding, or law enforcement work.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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The bill was amended to add a second sponsor and formally discharge the committee, allowing the bill to proceed to the next stage. The text of the law itself was updated to change the bill number and correct a formatting error in the title. Crucially, the effective date for the tax credit was changed from a fixed date in 2026 to a flexible date based on when the law is enacted, and the application of the credit was extended to include adoptions occurring after the law becomes effective.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was expanded to cover pet adoptions that occur after the law is passed, rather than only those adopted on or after a specific calendar date.
TIMELINE
The effective date for the tax credit was changed from a fixed date (January 1, 2026) to a flexible date (the first of January following the law's enactment), allowing the credit to apply to future years regardless of when the bill is signed.
SCOPE
The credit now applies to pet adoptions occurring in taxable years beginning on or after the law becomes effective, expanding coverage beyond just pets owned on a specific date.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated to reflect its amended status (S 9808A), and a second senator was added as a sponsor.
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Amendments
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Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9808A
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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