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HB4202 • 2026

Individual income tax: exemptions; additional exemption for fetus; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

Individual income tax: exemptions; additional exemption for fetus; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

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Sponsor
Gina Johnsen (District 78), Jason Woolford (District 50), Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Steve Carra (District 36), Luke Meerman (District 89), Jaime Greene (District 65), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Tom Kunse (District 100), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Brad Paquette (District 37), Gregory Markkanen (District 110), Brian BeGole (District 71), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Steve Frisbie (District 44), Phil Green (District 67), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), James DeSana (District 29), David Martin (District 68), Peter Herzberg (District 25), Karen Whitsett (District 4)
Last action
2025-03-12
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about medical documentation or requirements for claiming the exemption, nor does it mention the Department of Treasury's role in providing guidance.

Income Tax Exemption for Fetus

This law adds a new exemption to the individual income tax for people who have lost a fetus after at least 20 weeks of pregnancy.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds an exemption from state income tax for individuals who experience fetal loss after 20 or more weeks of pregnancy.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who have lost a fetus after at least 20 weeks of pregnancy

Terms To Know

Exemption
A part of income that is not taxed.
Fetus
An unborn offspring from the end of the eighth week after conception until birth.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much tax relief will be given for this exemption.
  • It is unclear if there are any limits on how many times a person can claim this exemption.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 231

    bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025

  2. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

  3. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    read a first time

  4. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    referred to Committee on Finance

Official Summary Text

Individual income tax: exemptions; additional exemption for fetus; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).