Arkansas HB1076: TO CREATE THE CARING FOR CAREGIVERS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARING FOR CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the income tax laws; to create the caring for caregivers act; to provide an income tax credit for expenses incurred in caring for certain family members; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the caring for caregivers act; and to provide an income tax credit for expenses incurred in caring for certain family members.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX LAWS; TO CREATE THE CARING FOR CAREGIVERS ACT; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARING FOR CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE CARING FOR CAREGIVERS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARING FOR CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Caring for Caregivers Act". SECTION 2. Arkansas Code Title 26, Chapter 51, Subchapter 5, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 26-51-518. Caring for caregivers credit. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Activities of daily living" means: (A) Ambulating, which is the extent of an individual's ability to move from one (1) position to another and walk independently; (B) Feeding, which is the ability of an individual to feed himself or herself; (C) Dressing, which is the ability of an individual to *JLL084* 01/06/2025 9:58:12 AM JLL084 HB1076 select appropriate clothes and put the clothes on without aid; (D) Personal hygiene, which is the ability of an individual to bathe and groom himself or herself and maintain dental hygiene and nail and hair …

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Sponsors

• Ashley Hudson (D, 75) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. January 13, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
3. January 7, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1076?

HB1076 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE CARING FOR CAREGIVERS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARING FOR CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS.

What does HB1076 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the income tax laws; to create the caring for caregivers act; to provide an income tax credit for expenses incurred in caring for certain family members; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the caring for caregivers act; and to provide an income tax credit for expenses incurred in caring for certain family members.

What is the status of HB1076?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1076?

Ashley Hudson (D, 75).

Where is the official record for HB1076?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1076