Bill > HB2395

This bill establishes the Shelter to Home Pet Rescue Act, which creates a tax credit for Kansas resident individual taxpayers who adopt and care for cats and dogs. Starting in the 2025 tax year, taxpayers can claim up to $250 in credits for qualifying expenses in the first year for a single animal, with subsequent years limited to $100 per animal. Taxpayers can claim credits for up to three animals per tax year, with each animal eligible for credits for a maximum of six taxable years. Qualifying expenses include veterinarian-administered vaccines, spaying or neutering procedures, microchip insertion, animal food, and other animal supplies. To claim the credit, taxpayers must provide receipts and documentation proving the expenses and that the animal has been spayed or neutered, with all qualifying expenses purchased before December 1st of the tax year. The bill aims to support pet adoption and responsible pet ownership by providing financial incentives for individuals who adopt shelter animals and cover their medical and care expenses.

Budget and Finance

Taxation (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2395/