Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 489: AN ACT relating to an eligible child tax credit.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 489 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to an eligible child tax credit. Primary sponsor: Steven Doan (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section in KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for an eligible child; define "eligible child"; allow credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; establish that the credit amount is equal to $4,000 per eligible child, not to exceed $8,000 per return, per taxable year; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House