Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HCR1009: Concurrent Resolution; Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2025
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution urging Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation to support the Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2025:
A Concurrent Resolution urging Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation to support the Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers. WHEREAS, family caregivers play a vital role in supporting loved ones with long-term health needs, often bearing significant financial and emotional burdens as they provide essential care; and WHEREAS, the Credit for Caring Act seeks to provide a federal tax credit of up to $5,000 annually to working family caregivers, helping to offset the high costs of caregiving and alleviating financial strain; and WHEREAS, Oklahoma is home to an estimated 490,000 family caregivers who collectively contribute over $6.6 billion in unpaid care, providing critical support that allows many older Oklahomans to remain in his or her home rather than move to costly institutional care facilities; and WHEREAS, studies indicate that a significant number of family caregivers nationwide report spending an average of more than $7,000 per year out-of-pocket on expenses for his or her loved ones, including transportation, medical equipment, home modifications, inhome care services, and respite care; and WHEREAS, a large percentage of Oklahoma family caregivers face similar financial challenges, as they are often required to cover out-of-pocket costs for caregiving services while balancing work and caregiving responsibilities; and WHEREAS, without the contributions of family caregivers, many older citizens would likely face higher costs associated with institutionalized care, ultimately shifting the financial …
Sponsors
- John Pfeiffer (R, HD-038)
- Scott Fetgatter (R, HD-016)
- Mark Lawson (R, HD-030)
- Jim Grego (R, HD-017)
- David Hardin (R, HD-086)
- Nicole Miller (R, HD-082)
- Ajay Pittman (D, HD-099)
- Melissa Provenzano (D, HD-079)
- Marilyn Stark (R, HD-100)
- Steve Bashore (R, HD-007)
- Anthony Moore (R, HD-057)
- Bob Culver (R, HD-004)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary of State
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Adopted, returned to House
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Coauthored by Representative Bashore
- : Coauthored by Representative Moore
- : Coauthored by Representative Lawson
- : Coauthored by Representative Fetgatter
Common questions
- What is HCR1009?
- HCR1009 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Concurrent Resolution; Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.
- What does HCR1009 do?
- In its own words: A Concurrent Resolution urging Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation to support the Credit for Caring Act for family caregivers.
- What is the status of HCR1009?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary of State (April 30, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR1009?
- John Pfeiffer (R, HD-038), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR1009?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HCR1009&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.