HB 2291 : Tax Credit for Gun Safes

Position: Support Status: July 1, 2019: End of session, bill was not passed

Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms.

Update

July 1, 2019

January 18, 2019: Referred to Revenue Introduced on January 14, 2019 by Rep. Witt. Cosponsors are Representatives Gomberg, Piluso, Power, and Wilde,

Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2026. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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