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SB 2059

Income tax; creating Promote Child Thriving Act; providing income tax credit; codification. Effective date. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dusty Deevers

Oklahoma proposes new income tax credit to support child welfare, requiring legislative review of budget impact and eligibility criteria before passage.

Second Reading referred to Revenue and Taxation Committee then to Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2059

Legislative bill overview

SB 2059, the "Promote Child Thriving Act," creates a new income tax credit in Oklahoma related to child welfare or support. The bill has been marked as emergency legislation and has been referred to both the Revenue and Taxation Committee and the Appropriations Committee for review.

Why is this important

Tax credits directly affect state revenue and individual taxpayer obligations, making this financially significant for both the state budget and Oklahoma families. The emergency designation suggests sponsors view this as time-sensitive, though the specific credit details and eligibility requirements are not provided in the available bill information.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The cost to the state budget depends on the credit's scope, rate, and number of eligible taxpayers—information not specified in this summary
  • Credit design and eligibility: Questions will likely arise about who qualifies, income thresholds, and whether the credit applies to all child-related expenses or specific categories
  • Revenue vs. social policy trade-off: Lawmakers must balance tax revenue needs against the stated goal of supporting child welfare and family resources

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

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