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HF 2302

18-year-old children allowed to qualify for Minnesota child credit.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Norris and 2 co-sponsors

Expands Minnesota child credit to cover 18-year-old dependents, letting families with older teens qualify and receive more aid; financial impact and rules await full bill text.

Author added Smith
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Bill Summary · HF 2302

HF 2302 — 18-year-old children allowed to qualify for Minnesota child credit

Overview

HF 2302 proposes to expand eligibility for the Minnesota child credit by allowing 18-year-old children to qualify. The summary provided does not include the bill’s full text, so the exact eligibility criteria, credit amount, and any phaseouts are not specified here. The bill is classified as a tax-related measure affecting children and minors.

Purpose and intent

  • The title indicates the bill’s main goal: to permit 18-year-old children to qualify for the Minnesota child credit.
  • The detailed objectives, definitions (e.g., what constitutes a qualifying child), and any eligibility requirements would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as currently described)

  • Expands eligibility to include 18-year-old children for the Minnesota child credit.
  • Specifics such as who must be a qualifying child, student status, residency, income limits, credit amount, and refundability are not provided in the summary and would require review of the full bill.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Taxpayers who claim the Minnesota child credit (primarily families with dependent children) could benefit if they have an 18-year-old dependent.
  • Potentially impacts families with 18-year-old dependents in high school or college, depending on the final definitions of “child” and any other qualifiers.
  • State revenue and administrative operations would be affected to the extent the credit’s eligibility criteria change or if the credit amount scales with age, income, or other factors.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduction and first reading: March 13, 2025; referred to Taxes.
  • Amendment to author: March 17, 2025, adding Smith as the author.
  • Current status is that the bill has been introduced and referred to the Taxes committee, with an author addition noted.

Open questions (to review in the full bill)

  • What is the exact credit amount, and is it refundable or nonrefundable?
  • What are the precise eligibility definitions (e.g., qualifying child, student status, residency, income thresholds)?
  • Are there coordination rules with federal credits or other Minnesota credits?
  • How would the expanded credit affect state revenues and the budget? Are any companion measures required?

Next steps

  • Review the full text of HF 2302 for precise language and any fiscal notes.
  • Track committee hearings and amendments in the Taxes committee and House floor.
  • Monitor any companion bills or votes that further define or modify the proposal.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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