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GA HB1585

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shaw Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires qualifying organizations to use at least 80% of contributions for housing expenditures, with no more than 20% retained for administrative overhead

  • Establishes preapproval process through the Department of Revenue and certification of nonprofits through the Division of Family and Children Services

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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