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MO SB1704
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gregory
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AI Summary
- Creates a state income tax credit for adopting animals from animal shelters, effective January 1, 2027
- Tax credit equals actual adoption costs (including fees, medical, and administrative costs) up to $125 per adoption, with a maximum of two credits per taxpayer per year
- Total program capped at $500,000 per calendar year statewide, with credits issued on a first-come, first-served basis
- Credits are refundable but cannot be transferred, sold, or carried forward to future tax years
- Taxpayers must forfeit or repay credits if the adopted animal is returned, abused, sold, killed, or not properly cared for; program sunsets after six years unless reauthorized
Legislative Description
Authorizes a tax credit for the adoption of certain animals
Last Action
S First Read
2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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