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SB1608 • 2026

Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives

Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-04-08
Official status
Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  2. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  3. 2026-02-12 S383

    Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

  4. 2026-01-29 S258

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1608 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of contributions made to eligible entities. Eligible entities are defined as non-for-profit organizations that operate a youth police initiative in an urban area in this state. Youth police initiatives are defined as programs conducted by eligible entities for the purpose of engaging at-risk youth and local police officers in activities and conversation to build trust and break down stereotypes between youth and police.

Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for five tax years and may be transferred, sold, or assigned. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a tax year shall not exceed $500,000.

The Department of Public Safety shall maintain a list of all eligible entities, and shall update such list at least annually. A taxpayer shall submit evidence of contributions to the Department.

This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.

This act is identical to SB 845 (2026).
JOSH NORBERG