HB4895

Relating to establishing an unborn child tax credit

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

Establishes a $2,000 state income tax exemption for each unborn child carried by a resident individual, effective in tax year 2027.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to create a new $2,000 state income tax exemption for each unborn child carried by a resident individual, starting in tax year 2027. The exemption applies to each unborn child carried in the womb and not aborted. This change aims to provide financial relief to families expecting a child by reducing their state income tax liability.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
11
RRRRRRRRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Finance

Jan 28

House

Introduced in House