Kansas HB2628: Establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions

What the bill says

An act concerning income taxation; relating to credits; establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions.

From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:

AN ACT concerning income taxation; relating to credits; establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. (a) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2025, there shall be allowed a credit against the tax liability of a qualified taxpayer imposed under the Kansas income tax act in an amount of up to $300 that is equal to the amount of the tuition and fees paid by a qualified taxpayer for a student to attend an eligible postsecondary educational institution. (b) If the amount of the credit allowed by subsection (a) exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability imposed under the Kansas income tax act, such excess amount shall be refunded to the taxpayer. (c) As used in this section: (1) "Eligible postsecondary educational institution" means the same as defined in K.S.A. 72-3222, and amendments thereto. (2) "Qualified taxpayer" means an individual and (B) paid the tuition and fees for attendance at an eligible postsecondary educational institution by or (ii) a child or step-child of the taxpayer. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Sponsors

• Dan Osman (D) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Boatman, Abi (D)
• Wanda Brownlee Paige (D, 35)
• Sydney Carlin (D)
• Ford Carr (D)
• Linda Featherston (D)
• Kirk Haskins (D)
• Angela Martinez (D)
• McDonald, Nikki (D, 49)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 2, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Taxation
3. February 2, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB2628?

HB2628 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions.

What does HB2628 do?

In its own words: An act concerning income taxation; relating to credits; establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions.

What is the status of HB2628?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2628?

Dan Osman (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2628?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2628/