Authorizes a tax credit to offset fees from the adoption of rescue animals

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This bill creates a new state income tax credit for people who adopt pets from animal shelters. Starting in 2027, taxpayers could claim a credit of up to $125 per adoption, with a limit of two adoptions per year. The total amount of credits given out each year would be capped at $500,000, and the credit would expire after six years unless renewed by the legislature.

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D · PrimeLadonna Appelbaum

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