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Missouri Bill Reauthorizing Tax Credits for CPCs (SB 632)
This law was last updated on Dec 5, 2018
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
SB 632
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 3, 2018
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
Topics
Crisis Pregnancy CentersFull Bill Text
SB 632 would modify several provisions relating to tax credits for contributions to certain benevolent organizations.
The bill would would reauthorize a tax credit for contributions made to pregnancy resource centers (crisis pregnancy centers) until December 31, 2024.
CPCs have come under increased scrutiny over the last several years, as investigations have revealed that centers across the country have provided inaccurate information and neglected to follow proper medical protocols. (Source.)
Related Legislation
Similar to HB 1288.
Similar to HB 655 and SB 15, both of which failed to pass in the 2017 legislative session.
STATUS
Passed the senate on March 8, 2018, by a 28-3 vote.
Update #1
A house committee substitute was offered and adopted on May 8, 2018.
The substitute would modify several provisions relating to tax credits for contributions to certain benevolent organizations.
The substitute would reauthorize tax credits for contributions made to maternity homes. The bill modify the definition of “maternity homes” to require that a maternity home provide services at no cost to clients, and that it not perform, induce, or refer for abortions.
The bill would would reauthorize a tax credit for contributions made to pregnancy resource centers (crisis pregnancy centers) until December 31, 2024. The substitute would increase the size of the tax credit to pregnancy resource centers from $2.5 million to $3.5 million a year.
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