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A 6811

Increases the amount of a tax credit for the purchase of automated external defibrillators

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin

Raises the state AED tax credit to spur more purchases by individuals, schools, and organizations, boosting emergency readiness and access to AEDs.

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Bill Summary · A 6811

Summary of Assembly Bill A6811

Basic facts

  • Bill number: A6811
  • Title: Increases the amount of a tax credit for the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
  • Sponsor: Judy Griffin (primary)
  • Status: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Related bills: A4126 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

A6811 intends to boost the state tax incentive for purchasing automated external defibrillators. By increasing the amount of the AED tax credit, the bill seeks to encourage broader acquisition and use of AEDs, potentially improving emergency readiness in households, schools, workplaces, and community organizations.

Key provisions (as stated in the bill’s title and description)

  • Modify the existing state tax credit for AED purchases to increase the credit amount.
  • The exact new credit amount, eligibility criteria, caps, and any phase-in or sunset provisions would be specified in the bill text.
  • Implementation details (e.g., eligible purchasers, eligible AED models, and required documentation) would be defined in the full language of the bill.

Note: The provided materials do not include the precise credit figures or eligibility specifics; the above reflect the bill’s stated aim to raise the AED tax credit.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary beneficiaries: individuals, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities eligible for the state AED tax credit upon purchasing AEDs.
  • Administrative body: the state tax department (e.g., Department of Taxation and Finance) would administer the credit, verify eligibility, and update forms and guidance if enacted.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced on March 14, 2025 and referred to the Ways and Means committee on the same date.
  • As a Ways and Means referral, the bill will undergo fiscal and policy review before any potential floor consideration or votes. No further actions are provided in the current summary.

Fiscal and implementation considerations

  • Increasing the AED tax credit could reduce state tax revenue relative to current law, depending on the final credit amount and uptake.
  • The Ways and Means committee would assess fiscal impact, eligibility, and administration requirements.
  • If enacted, the Department of Taxation and Finance would need to update guidance, forms, and compliance processes to reflect the higher credit.

Relation to prior legislation

  • Related bill: A4126 from a prior session, suggesting a continued or evolving approach to AED incentives. A6811 may refine or expand on prior provisions.

Bottom line

A6811 aims to strengthen incentives for purchasing AEDs by increasing the associated state tax credit. It is currently pending in the Ways and Means committee, with details to be defined in the full bill text.

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

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