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HB2204 • 2025

Adds podiatric physicians and surgeons to the types of providers eligible for the tax credit allowed to rural medical care providers.

Adds podiatric physicians and surgeons to the types of providers eligible for the tax credit allowed to rural medical care providers.

Healthcare Taxes
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-30 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act lets more health care providers get the rural provider income tax credit. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).
Adds podiatric physicians and surgeons to the types of providers eligible for the tax credit allowed to rural medical care providers. Removes the requirement of hospital consulting privileges applicable to an optometrist claiming the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to rural health care provider tax credits; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee