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HB 852

TAX/INCOME TAX: Requires the income tax checkoff for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence be inscribed on the individual income tax form (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 2 co-sponsors

Louisiana adds voluntary tax checkoff allowing individual income tax filers to donate to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence through their refund or payment.

Read by title, roll called, yeas 91, nays 7, Senate amendments concurred in.
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Bill Summary · HB 852

Legislative bill overview

HB 852 adds a voluntary checkoff line to Louisiana's individual income tax forms that allows taxpayers to donate to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This is a minor administrative change that creates an opt-in giving mechanism requiring no state general fund appropriation, as donations come directly from taxpayers who choose to participate.

Why is this important

Checkoff programs provide a simple way for taxpayers to support causes without increasing their tax burden—they simply redirect a portion of their refund or add to their payment. For domestic violence organizations, this modest funding stream can supplement grant revenue and support victim services, hotlines, and prevention programs. The mechanism has proven effective for other causes across state tax forms.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Requires state revenue department to modify tax forms and track/distribute donations, creating minor operational costs
  • Effectiveness concerns: Checkoff programs typically generate modest revenue (often under $100,000 annually); questions about whether the administrative effort justifies results
  • Organization selection: Why this specific organization over other domestic violence nonprofits or social causes; potential concerns about government favoritism toward particular groups

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

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