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MS HB990

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an income tax credit for voluntary cash contributions to rural hospitals (defined as licensed hospitals with 50 or fewer beds) in Mississippi, effective January 1, 2026
  • Business taxpayers (corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietorships) may claim a credit up to 75% of their total tax liability, with an annual aggregate cap of $15 million for all business credits
  • Individual taxpayers (single filers, heads of household, married couples) may claim a credit up to their total tax liability, with an annual aggregate cap of $5 million for all individual credits
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years, but contributions claimed as credits cannot also be used as state tax deductions
  • The Department of Revenue must certify eligible rural hospitals, maintain a public list, and process credit applications within 30 days; the program expires December 31, 2030

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions made to certain hospitals.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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