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OK SB1398

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Children's Promise Act" providing a 50% income tax credit for monetary contributions to eligible charitable organizations, capped at 50% of the taxpayer's total income tax liability (25% for married filing separately)

  • Eligible charitable organizations must be Oklahoma-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children through foster care prevention, adoption services, abuse prevention, pregnancy support, marriage counseling promoting "permanent, lifelong union between man and wife," traditional values education, or workforce development for youth in DHS custody

  • Organizations must certify they do not provide, pay for, refer for, or promote abortions, and cannot affiliate with entities that do

  • Unused credits may be carried forward for up to 5 subsequent tax years; starting in tax year 2029, total annual credits are capped at $5 million with percentage adjustments calculated by the Tax Commission

  • Effective November 1, 2026, with tax credits available beginning tax year 2027

Legislative Description

Income tax credit; creating the Children's Promise Act; providing credit for contributions to certain charitable organizations. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Maynard (principal House author)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/23/2026
Revenue and Taxation2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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