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MS HB102

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an income tax credit for employers equal to 50% of costs paid for qualified employee wellness programs

  • Caps the credit at $200 per eligible employee for the first 200 employees, plus $100 per eligible employee beyond 200

  • Requires qualified wellness programs to include at least 3 of 4 components: health awareness/screenings, employee engagement committees, behavioral change programs (tobacco, obesity, stress, fitness, nutrition, substance abuse, mental health), or supportive environment policies

  • Defines eligible employees as those working an average of at least 25 hours per week

  • Excess credits cannot be refunded or carried forward to other tax years; provision repeals January 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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