Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities.

Taxes

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Representative Diehl,, Elmer,, Smith G,, Javadi,, Lively,, McIntire,, McLain,, Osborne, Representative Boice,, Edwards,, Evans,, Gomberg,, Harbick,, Helfrich,, Levy B,, Lewis,, Mannix,, Owens,, Scharf,, Skarlatos,, Wright,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-30 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act lets pharmacists get an income tax credit if they work in rural areas. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1).
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for 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 tax credits; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee