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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1922 Authorizes Income Tax Deductions for Educators and First Responders
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Marty Joe Murray and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1922 authorizes Missouri income tax deductions of up to $500 for s and first responders starting in tax year 2027. The measure modifies calculations by adding and subtracting various specified items.
Eligible teachers and local emergency personnel will be able to reduce their state taxable income by up to $500 annually starting in 2027 for out-of-pocket expenses and compensation.
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.
eligible educators
Eligible educators may claim a state income tax deduction of up to $500 for unreimbursed educator expenses starting in tax year 2027.
first responders
First responders may claim a state income tax deduction of up to $500 for income received as compensation starting in tax year 2027.
Department of Revenue
The department is responsible for administering the modified income tax deductions and adjustments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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