Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1296: Modifies provisions relating to income tax refunds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1296 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to income tax refunds. Primary sponsor: Patty Lewis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1296 - Current law authorizes state agencies to set off all or a portion of a taxpayer's income tax refund to repay debts owed to such state agency. This act modifies the definition of "state agency" to include any municipality with a population over 250,000 for debts arising on or after January 1, 2027. This act is identical to SB 468 (2025) and HB 1884 (2024). JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled