HB 322 (2025): allowing a parent paying child support to retain the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return.
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HB 322 (2025)
allowing a parent paying child support to retain the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2025, with 22 people signed in online: 4 in support, 17 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Len Turcotte (R - Straf 4)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2025, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- January 28, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 13, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 28, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/28/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- January 28, 2025: Executive Session: 01/28/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- January 28, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 13, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/13/2025