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A 138

Relates to providing a tax credit for spay or neuter services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Bill Summary: A 138 - Tax Credit for Spay/Neuter Services OverviewBill A 138, introduced on January 8, 2025, aims to provide a tax credit for individuals and households who have pa

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Bill Summary · A 138

Bill Summary: A 138 - Tax Credit for Spay/Neuter Services

Overview

Bill A 138, introduced on January 8, 2025, aims to provide a tax credit for individuals and households who have paid for spay or neuter services for their pets. The bill seeks to encourage pet owners to responsibly care for their animals and reduce the population of unwanted or stray pets.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a state tax credit of up to $100 per pet for the cost of spay or neuter procedures performed by licensed veterinarians
  • The credit can be claimed by individual taxpayers or heads of household who have paid for spay/neuter services in the previous tax year
  • To qualify, pet owners must provide proof of the procedure, such as veterinary records or receipts
  • The credit is non-refundable, but any unused portion can be carried forward to future tax years

Affected Parties

  • Individual taxpayers and households who own pets and have paid for spay/neuter services
  • Veterinary clinics and animal welfare organizations that provide spay/neuter services
  • State government, which will see a decrease in tax revenue due to the new tax credit

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration and potential amendments
  • If passed, the tax credit would take effect for the 2026 tax year and be available for subsequent years
  • The bill is related to several prior-session bills (A 5276, A 976, etc.) that have addressed similar pet-related tax incentives

Overall, A 138 aims to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare by providing a financial incentive for pet owners to spay or neuter their animals. The tax credit could help reduce the burden on animal shelters and control populations of unwanted pets.

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

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