Senate BillPassed first houseRevenue and Taxation
SB 1249: Personal income taxes: deductions: elderly seniors.
What SB 1249 does, verified July 13, 2026
This bill allows a tax deduction for elderly senior dependents. For taxable years starting January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2032, a qualified taxpayer can deduct a specified amount from their adjusted gross income. To qualify, the taxpayer must have household income less than or equal to 600% of the federal poverty level and claim one or more elderly senior dependents. The bill aims to achieve specific goals, track performance, and collect data on the tax expenditure. The bill takes effect immediately as a tax levy.
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Last action: June 29 hearing. Held in committee and under submission. (2026-06-30)Alert me
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| Jun. 30, 2026 | June 29 hearing. Held in committee and under submission. |
| Jun. 15, 2026 | June 15 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jun. 01, 2026 | Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX. |
| May. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| May. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4450.) Ordered to the Assembly. |