Legislative record

SB 497STATE · IndianaIn Committee

Tax credit for newborn children.

Establishes a tax credit for newborn children, which an eligible taxpayer may claim only in the first taxable year in which a particular newborn child is eligible for the exemption allowed under specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Defines "eligible taxpayer". Provides that the amount of the credit is $500 per newborn child, or $250 per eligible newborn child in the case of a married individual filing a separate return. Prorates the credit in the case of a resident taxpayer residing in Indiana for a period of less than the taxpayer's entire taxable year. Limits the total amount of credits that may be awarded in a calendar year to $10,000. Provides for the expiration of the credit.

Voted 3/3/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

47 yea·0 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/3/2025First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
  2. 2/21/2025Referred to the House
  3. 2/20/2025Third reading: passed; Roll Call 207: yeas 47, nays 0
  4. 2/20/2025House sponsor: Representative Goss-Reaves
  5. 2/20/2025Cosponsors: Representatives Clere, Heaton, Lauer
  6. 2/17/2025Senator Pol removed as coauthor
  7. 2/17/2025Senator Yoder added as coauthor
  8. 2/17/2025Senator Deery added as coauthor
  9. 2/17/2025Senator Doriot added as coauthor
  10. 2/17/2025Senator Pol added as third author