Missouri HB2461: Modifies provisions related to the "Donated Food" food pantry tax credit

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 2461, 2457 & 1782 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3879H.04C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 135.647, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to food pantry donation tax credits. Section A. Section 135.647, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 135.647, to read as follows: 135.647. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Food bank", any food bank that: (a) Is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; (b) Maintains an established operation involving the provision of food or edible commodities, or the products of food or edible commodities, to food pantries, soup kitchens, hunger relief centers, or other food or feeding centers that, as an integral part of their normal activities, provide meals or food to needy persons; and (c) Is located in the state of Missouri; (2) "Local food pantry", any food pantry that is: (a) Exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (b) Distributing emergency food supplies to Missouri low-income people who would otherwise not have access to food supplies in the area in which the taxpayer claiming the tax credit under …

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Sponsors

• Phil Amato (R, 113) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
2. April 28, 2026: Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
3. April 9, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
4. April 9, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
5. April 9, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
6. April 2, 2026: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
7. March 31, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
8. March 30, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
9. March 30, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
10. March 10, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 31, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2461?

HB2461 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions related to the "Donated Food" food pantry tax credit.

What is the status of HB2461?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2461?

Phil Amato (R, 113).

Where is the official record for HB2461?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2461&year=2026&code=R