Missouri · Senate Bill 1608 · 2026 Regular Session (103rd General Assembly)

Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives

SB 1608 Sponsored by Barbara Washington Died in committee

  1. Introduced Jan 29, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 12, 2026
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

SB 1608 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of contributions made to eligible entities. Eligible entities are defined as non-for-profit organizations that operate a youth police initiative in an urban area in this state. Youth police initiatives are defined as programs conducted by eligible entities for the purpose…

Read the full title (200 words)

SB 1608 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of contributions made to eligible entities. Eligible entities are defined as non-for-profit organizations that operate a youth police initiative in an urban area in this state. Youth police initiatives are defined as programs conducted by eligible entities for the purpose of engaging at-risk youth and local police officers in activities and conversation to build trust and break down stereotypes between youth and police. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for five tax years and may be transferred, sold, or assigned. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a tax year shall not exceed $500,000. The Department of Public Safety shall maintain a list of all eligible entities, and shall update such list at least annually. A taxpayer shall submit evidence of contributions to the Department. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 845 (2026) and is substantially similar to HCS#2/HBs 1882 & 3097 (2026).

Every action

4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenateS First Read
  2. CommitteeSecond Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee · Senate Economic and Workforce Development
  3. CommitteeHearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee · Senate Economic and Workforce Development
  4. CommitteeVoted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee · Senate Economic and Workforce Development

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 8, 2026 Senate Economic and Workforce Development Economic and Workforce Development: To pass the bill out - Regular
Members

Yes · 7

 7–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Missouri's official records (www.senate.mo.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.