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MO HB1782

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Voss

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the December 31, 2026 expiration date for Missouri's food pantry tax credit program, making it permanent
  • Exempts the tax credit program from the Missouri Sunset Act (sections 23.250 to 23.298), eliminating future reauthorization requirements
  • The existing tax credit allows taxpayers to claim 50% of the value of cash or food donations to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters
  • Maximum credit per taxpayer remains $2,500, with a statewide annual cap of $1,750,000
  • Eligible recipient organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and serve low-income individuals in the taxpayer's area

Legislative Description

Removes the sunset provisions of the "Donated Food" food pantry tax credit

Last Action

Referred: Ways and Means(H)

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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