WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

S 7262

Relates to creating a retrofit tax credit for owners of buildings containing medical offices that install automatic swinging door opening systems

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a retrofit tax credit for owners of medical-office buildings to install automatic swinging doors, boosting accessibility for patients and staff.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · S 7262

Summary: Senate Bill S 7262 – Retrofit Tax Credit for Automatic Swinging Door Open Systems in Medical Office Buildings

Overview

  • Bill number: S 7262
  • Title: Relates to creating a retrofit tax credit for owners of buildings containing medical offices that install automatic swinging door opening systems
  • Status: REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
  • Introduced: April 7, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Robert Rolison
  • Cosponsor: Cordell Cleare

Note: The detailed text of the bill is not provided here. This summary relies on the bill’s title and the official status information. Specific provisions (credit amount, eligibility, sunset, etc.) will be defined in the bill’s text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to encourage retrofit improvements in existing buildings that house medical offices by providing a tax credit to owners who install automatic swinging door opening systems.
  • Expected aims include enhanced accessibility for patients and staff (e.g., wheelchair users, those with limited mobility) and potential improvements in efficiency and patient flow within medical office facilities.

Key provisions to confirm in the bill text

Because the full text is not provided, the following elements are typical components of retrofit tax credits and should be confirmed:
- Eligible property and projects: Whether the credit applies to buildings housing medical offices only, and what constitutes a “retrofit” (e.g., replacement vs. integration of new systems).
- Qualified costs: What types of expenditures qualify (equipment purchase, installation, labor, permit fees, integration with existing building Management Systems).
- Credit amount and structure: Percent of eligible costs, maximum credit per project or per building, whether the credit is refundable or nonrefundable, and any caps.
- Duration and sunset: Start date for eligible projects and expiration date of the credit, if any.
- Carryforward and interaction with other incentives: Whether unused credits can be carried forward, and how this credit interacts with other state or federal incentives.
- Application and verification: Required documentation, application timelines, and responsible agencies for approval and audit.
- Local building and safety compliance: Any prerequisites related to ADA compliance, safety standards, or building codes.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Owners of buildings that contain medical offices and undertake retrofits to install automatic swinging door opening systems.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Patients and staff who may experience improved accessibility and smoother building access; construction and building-supply contractors involved in retrofit projects.
  • Broader fiscal impact: Potential implications for the state budget and revenue, as the program’s cost would be determined by the bill’s credit parameters and uptake.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Budget and Revenue committee, indicating a focus on fiscal impact and financial feasibility.
  • Next steps typically include committee consideration, potential amendments, a fiscal note, and floor consideration.

Key questions to monitor

  • What is the exact credit rate and maximum credit available?
  • Which costs are eligible, and what documentation is required?
  • Is the credit refundable or nonrefundable? Are there carryforwards?
  • What is the effective date, and when do projects need to be placed in service?
  • Are there any caps by taxpayer or per project, and any geographic limitations?

Next steps for readers

  • Check the full bill text and any fiscal notes for precise provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings (Budget and Revenue) for amendments and debate.
  • Review any related agency guidance or implementing regulations if the bill advances.

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

Sign in to ask a question.