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House approves wider income‑tax credit for special‑needs adoptions
Summary
Senate Bill 125 expands eligibility for the special‑needs adoption income‑tax credit to include children adopted from outside Division of Child and Family Services custody. Representative Morley described it as a fairness issue; the House approved the measure 72‑0.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 passed Senate Bill 125, which expands the individual income‑tax credit for special‑needs adoptions to include children who are not in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services.
Representative Morley, speaking in support, said the bill "makes one change" to expand the tax credit beyond children previously limited to agency custody. He called the measure a fairness issue that would make the credit available to families adopting children with special needs who come from outside the division’s custody.
There was no recorded opposition and Morley waived final summation. The roll call was announced at 72 yes, 0 no; the bill passed the House and will be signed by the Speaker.
Next steps: the passed bill proceeds for enrollment and any required executive action.
