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Senator frames stillbirth tax credit; drafting confusion prompts carryover
Summary
SB 236 would create a refundable $2,000 tax credit for stillbirths (20+ weeks). Committee counsel found drafting that appeared to limit some credits to married filers; sponsors said that was not the intent. The committee carried the bill to allow amendment.
Sen. (presenter) described SB 236 as a $2,000 refundable tax credit for families who experience a stillbirth at 20 weeks or greater, intended to reduce the financial burden during a traumatic event. The sponsor shared personal context for the bill and said the measure is limited to stillbirths rather than all births.
Committee counsel reviewed the draft and confirmed the bill contains two credits in separate subsections: one for married taxpayers (a different refundable credit referenced elsewhere) and a separate stillbirth credit that applies regardless of marital status. The sponsor said that limitation to married filers was not intended and pledged to work on an amendment to correct the drafting. Given the drafting uncertainty and fiscal concerns, the committee moved to carry the bill and directed staff to prepare an amendment.
What happened: Committee carried SB 236 for further drafting and study; staff and sponsor will revise language to reflect sponsor intent.
Provenance: Sponsor begins personal remarks at SEG 932; drafting discussion and motion through SEG 1074.
