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HB 6170

Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations of feminine hygiene products to schools; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 259.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Felicia Brabec and 11 co-sponsors

Provides Michigan taxpayers 50% tax credit for donating feminine hygiene products to public schools, improving access and reducing period poverty for students.

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6170

Summary of Michigan HB 6170: Individual Income Tax Credit for Donating Feminine Hygiene Products to Schools

Overview

House Bill 6170 proposes to amend the Michigan Income Tax Act to provide a new individual income tax credit for taxpayers who donate feminine hygiene products to public schools in the state. The bill aims to help address period poverty and ensure access to these essential items for students who may lack the means to afford them.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a new tax credit equal to 50% of the retail value of feminine hygiene products (including tampons, pads, menstrual cups, etc.) donated to public schools in Michigan
  • The credit would be available to individual taxpayers who itemize deductions on their state income tax returns
  • To qualify, the donations must be made directly to a public elementary, middle, or high school, and the school must provide the products for free to students in need
  • The credit is capped at $200 per taxpayer per tax year

Intended Impact

The bill's primary goal is to incentivize individual donations that improve access to feminine hygiene products for students from low-income households. This is intended to:

  • Reduce the stigma and embarrassment experienced by students who cannot afford these essential items
  • Improve school attendance and participation by ensuring students do not miss class due to lack of access
  • Promote health, hygiene, and dignity for menstruating students

Procedural Details

  • HB 6170 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on January 22, 2025
  • If enacted, the new tax credit would be applicable for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2026
  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Tax Policy for further consideration and potential amendment

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

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