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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri authorizes 100% tax credits for contributions to urban youth-police initiatives
Last action · January 8, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety CommitteeSponsor: Lincoln Hough
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning January 1, 2026, Missouri taxpayers can claim a equal to 100% of contributions made to eligible non-profit organizations operating s in urban areas. The program caps total authorized tax credits at $500,000 per tax year and is set to sunset on August 28, 2032.
Taxpayers funding urban youth-police trust-building programs can reduce their state tax liability dollar-for-dollar up to an annual state cap of $500,000, while participating organizations must coordinate with the Department of Public Safety to verify contributions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers subject to chapter 143 or chapter 148 taxes may claim a 100% tax credit for contributions made to eligible youth police initiatives.
Not-for-profit organizations
Organizations operating urban youth police initiatives can receive contributions eligible for state tax credits once listed by the Department of Public Safety.
Missouri department of public safety
The department must maintain and annually update a list of eligible entities, promulgate implementation rules, and process tax credit redemption forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum amount of tax credits the state can issue each year?
Can unused tax credits be rolled over to future years?
What organizations qualify to receive contributions under this bill?
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1.According to the introduced version of Bill 3821S.02I, what does the bill authorize for taxpayers making contributions to eligible entities for youth police initiatives?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Jan 8, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 1, 2025SenatePrefiled
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. The text on record is the 3821S.02I - Introduced version. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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