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HB257Introduced in the House

Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care center teachers and directors.

Failed

Introduced by Bryant Clark, District 47

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Donates Funds To A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Ways and Means

  2. Died In Committee

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