California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 1144 — Personal income taxes: exemption credit: dependents.

Last action — May 6 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

The Personal Income Tax law authorizes an exemption credit of $227 for each dependent of a taxpayer for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 1999, adjusted for inflation, which may be reduced if a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income exceeds a threshold amount. The credit amount for the 2025 taxable year is $475. This bill would increase that credit to $700 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2031, and would require that the Franchise Tax Board adjust that amount for inflation for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, as prescribed. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Bill Text

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The bill SB 1144 has been updated to include new language that wasn't present in the previous version. This change aims to clarify specific provisions that may have been confusing or vague. By making these adjustments, the bill seeks to ensure that its intentions are more easily understood and could help in its effective implementation. Overall, these amendments make the legislation clearer and more accessible to the public.

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Action History

  1. May 6 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Set for hearing May 6.

  3. Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  4. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.

  5. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1144 do?
The Personal Income Tax law authorizes an exemption credit of $227 for each dependent of a taxpayer for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 1999, adjusted for inflation, which may be reduced if a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income exceeds a threshold amount. The credit amount for the 2025 taxable year is $475. This bill would increase that credit to $700 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2031, and would require that the Franchise Tax Board adjust that amount for inflation for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, as prescribed. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Who sponsors SB 1144?
SB 1144 is sponsored by Valladares, Suzette Martinez (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1144?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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