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A 9249

Establishes a tax deduction for tires that are blown out from potholes on state and local roads

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Slater

Creates a tax deduction for tire replacement costs due to pothole damage on state and local roads, easing eligible drivers' and fleets' out-of-pocket repair costs.

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Bill Summary · A 9249

Summary of Bill A 9249

Overview

Bill A 9249 would establish a tax deduction for tires that are blown out due to potholes on state and local roads. The bill was introduced on November 7, 2025 and is currently REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS. The primary sponsor is Matthew Slater. Related prior-session bills include A 9578 and A 4770.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide a tax relief mechanism for motorists who incur costs to replace tires damaged by potholes on state and local roadways.
  • Translate pothole-related tire damage into a potential tax deduction, aiming to offset some out-of-pocket repair costs for drivers.

Key Provisions (as currently outlined)

  • Creation of a new tax deduction specific to tires damaged by potholes on state and local roads.
  • Eligibility criteria to be defined in the bill text (e.g., who may claim the deduction, qualifying damage events, and required documentation).
  • Rules governing documentation and substantiation of tire replacement costs (receipts, incident reports, or other proof).
  • Limitations, caps, or phase-ins for the deduction, if any, to be specified in the enacted text.
  • Interaction with existing deductions or tax code provisions (e.g., casualty losses or miscellaneous deductions) to be clarified.
  • Effective date and whether the deduction applies to tax years beginning after a specified date.

Note: Specific dollar amounts, caps, percentage limits, and procedural details are not provided in the available summary and would be detailed in the bill text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individual motorists who incur tire replacement costs due to pothole damage on state or local roads.
  • Potentially business owners with fleets that experience pothole-related tire damage, subject to eligibility rules.
  • Taxpayers who itemize or claim deductions as determined by the final form of the deduction and related tax code provisions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: November 7, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to Ways and Means (a committee responsible for tax-related and fiscal matters).
  • Legislative actions show the bill has been docketed for committee consideration; no further actions are listed in the provided record.
  • Related bills from prior sessions (A 9578, A 4770) indicate ongoing interest in pothole-related relief.

Fiscal Impact and Considerations

  • As a tax deduction, the bill would reduce general revenue by foregone tax revenue equal to the value of the deduction claimed, subject to uptake and eligibility.
  • The Ways and Means committee would assess revenue impact, administration, and potential interactions with other tax provisions.
  • Administrative requirements (documentation, enforcement) would be defined in the final text.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor committee hearings and the full bill text for detailed eligibility rules, documentation requirements, deduction limits, and sunset or expiration provisions.
  • Review any fiscal notes or analyses released by the sponsor or Ways and Means for estimated revenue impact.

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

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