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GA HB266

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Sainz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts up to $65,000 of military retirement income from Georgia state income tax for individuals under age 65, effective January 1, 2027 (previously capped at $17,500 for those under 62)

  • Expands the law enforcement foundation tax credit program to allow foundations to support multiple local law enforcement units or provide statewide support, rather than requiring affiliation with a single unit

  • Extends the law enforcement foundation tax credit sunset date from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2031, while removing the three-year carry forward provision for unused credits

  • Adds qualified expenditures for law enforcement foundations to include technology supplies, computer hardware/software, and community engagement facilities and services

  • Maintains the $75 million annual aggregate cap on law enforcement foundation tax credits, with each foundation limited to $3 million per year in contributions

Legislative Description

Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/10/2025
Ways and Means2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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