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AZ HB4135

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elda Luna-Najera

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable income tax credit of $2,000 per child for taxpayers earning $75,000 or less, and $1,000 per child for those earning between $75,000 and $150,000, for children age 5 and younger receiving certified child care services

  • Limits total credits authorized under this program to $15,000,000 aggregate, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis

  • Requires qualifying child care to be provided through a family child care home or in-home provider certified by the Department of Economic Security that implements curriculum aligned with early childhood learning programs

  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

  • May be cited as the "Arizona Working Families and Quality Care Act"

Legislative Description

Income tax; credit; child care

Last Action

House read second time

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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