Bill > SB588

This bill aims to provide enhanced protections and support for caregivers in Georgia by increasing the number of sick leave days an employee can use to care for an immediate family member from five to 15 days per calendar year, and by expanding eligibility for a tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses. Specifically, the bill revises the definition of a "qualifying family member" for the tax credit to include the taxpayer's spouse and lowers the age requirement for elderly family members from 62 to 55, while also increasing the maximum tax credit from $150 to $750 and allowing a credit of up to 30 percent of total qualified caregiving expenses. Additionally, the bill clarifies that participation in a state-funded caregiver program will not make an individual ineligible for other benefits solely because they are the spouse of the person receiving care.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73639