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GA HB1585
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shaw Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Creates a Georgia income tax credit for donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide temporary housing for minor cancer patients and their parents or legal guardians during treatment
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Caps total annual tax credits at $10 million, with no more than $5 million available for corporations; individual taxpayers limited to $2,500-$5,000 in credits during January-June period
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Requires qualifying organizations to use at least 80% of contributions for housing expenditures, with no more than 20% retained for administrative overhead
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Establishes preapproval process through the Department of Revenue and certification of nonprofits through the Division of Family and Children Services
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Unused credits may be carried forward for three years; taxpayers cannot designate contributions for specific individuals or claim both a tax credit and deduction for the same donation
Legislative Description
Income tax; donations to nonprofit corporations that provide housing to cancer care patients; provide credit
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/23/2026