Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 187: State Income Tax; amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; increase
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 187 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Income Tax; amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; increase. Primary sponsor: Jason Esteves, Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to increase the amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper