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SB 88·NM·senate

FOSTER PARENT TAX CREDIT

IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Padilla, Michael
Latest Action

action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill lets resident foster parents and legal guardians claim a credit of $500 for each month they care for a child, capped at $6,000 annually. Credit eligibility must be certified by the Children, Youth and Families Department, and any excess over the taxpayer’s liability is refunded. It aims to provide financial relief to those caring for children in the state’s foster system.

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