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MissouriHB1212025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Establishes the "Safe Place for Newborns Fund" for the installation of newborn safety incubators

Sponsored By: Jim Murphy (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher tax cap for maternity-home donors

Missouri raises the maternity-home donation tax credit cap from $50,000 to $100,000 per taxpayer each tax year. For fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2022, the credit equals 70% of qualifying gifts, without a statewide annual cap. Qualifying homes provide free housing and services to pregnant women carrying to term and do not provide or arrange abortions. Donors generally must give at least $100; credits cannot exceed state tax liability, and unused credit carries forward only one tax year. Credits cannot be sold or transferred.

New tax credit for adoption donors

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, qualifying cash gifts to Missouri’s Zero-Cost Adoption Fund earn a 100% tax credit. The yearly credit cannot exceed 50% of eligible Missouri state tax liability, excluding withholding tax. It cannot generate a refund or be transferred; unused credit carries forward for up to four subsequent tax years. Donors need the Treasurer’s standard receipt, and gifts of property or securities do not qualify. Statewide allocations start at $5 million and rise annually with Midwest inflation until reaching the $75 million annual ceiling. The program ends December 31 six years after its effective date unless renewed, but properly issued credits remain claimable.

Parents get longer safe-surrender window

Missouri extends its protected newborn safe-surrender window from 45 to 90 days after birth. A parent must safely and voluntarily surrender the child, express intent not to return, and have no prior abuse or neglect. Parents can use a newborn safety incubator or authorized hospital, pregnancy-center, on-duty firefighter, emergency medical, or law-enforcement personnel. Qualifying parents can remain anonymous and receive protection from prosecution under specified criminal laws, not blanket immunity. Recipients take custody, arrange hospital transport when needed, and notify child-welfare authorities; state custody triggers parentage checks and parental-rights procedures. A separate legal defense applies in certain prosecutions involving surrender under this law of children up to one year old.

New adoption cost help for families

Missouri’s Department of Social Services runs the new Zero-Cost Adoption Fund, supported by state appropriations, gifts, and donations. Spending requires an appropriation, and unused money and investment earnings stay in the fund. Spending priorities are one-time adoption expenses for Missouri residents, then post-adoption help such as upfront-cost reimbursement and counseling, then other care. The fund can also promote adoption, recruit families, and support community efforts to prevent foster-care entry. Public and private adoptions qualify for support, with foster-care adoptions receiving priority; the law sets no household payment amount.

More diaper-bank gifts qualify for credits

Gifts to additional nonprofit national diaper banks located in Missouri qualify for the existing donation tax credit. These banks must manage diaper or hygiene-product inventories and regularly supply at least two qualifying organizations for free distribution. They must belong to a network serving all 50 states that certifies nonprofit practices, data-based programs, and fair distribution. The credit equals 50% of qualifying cash or property gifts, up to $50,000 per taxpayer annually, with a $100 minimum gift. Credits cannot exceed state tax liability or be transferred; unused credit carries forward one tax year, and statewide credits total $500,000 per fiscal year.

State matching funds for newborn incubators

Missouri creates the Safe Place for Newborns Fund to install newborn safety incubators. The fund accepts state appropriations, gifts, bequests, and donations; spending requires an appropriation and is limited to installation. Unspent money and investment earnings stay in the fund. The state provides general-revenue matching money of up to $10,000 per installed incubator. The law sets no overall funding amount or number of installations.

More nonprofit donors qualify for credits

Some federally tax-exempt organizations now qualify as donors for Missouri’s maternity-home contribution tax credit. Any Missouri unrelated business taxable income they have must be subject to Missouri income tax. The law sets no separate credit amount or dollar cap for these organizations.

Diaper-bank donor credits end in 2031

Missouri’s diaper-bank contribution tax credit ends on December 31, 2031, unless the General Assembly renews it. If renewed, the program ends six years after the renewal takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jim Murphy

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Irwin

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Jo Loy

    Republican • House

  • Deanna Self

    Republican • House

  • George Hruza

    Republican • House

  • Holly Jones

    Republican • House

  • John Hewkin

    Republican • House

  • Sherri Gallick

    Republican • House

  • Steve Butz

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 491 • No: 4

House vote • 5/8/2025

Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 1 • Other: 3

House vote • 5/8/2025

House Adopts - SS

Yes: 133 • No: 2 • Other: 2

House vote • 5/8/2025

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 1

House vote • 3/5/2025

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 158 • No: 0

House vote • 2/24/2025

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/13/2025

Reported Do Pass

Yes: 16 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

    7/9/2025House

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

    7/9/2025House

  3. Delivered to Governor

    5/30/2025House

  4. Signed by President Pro Tem

    5/30/2025Senate

  5. Signed by House Speaker

    5/29/2025House

  6. House Message

    5/8/2025House

  7. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 136 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 3

    5/8/2025House

  8. House Adopts - SS AYES: 133 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 2

    5/8/2025House

  9. Taken Up

    5/8/2025House

  10. Reported Do Pass - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    5/8/2025House

  11. Voted Do Pass

    5/8/2025House

  12. Executive Session Completed

    5/8/2025House

  13. Referred: Fiscal Review

    5/7/2025House

  14. Reported to the House with... - SS

    5/7/2025House

  15. Third Read and Passed - AYES: 31 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

    5/7/2025Senate

  16. SS Adopted

    5/7/2025Senate

  17. SS Offered

    5/7/2025Senate

  18. Taken Up for Third Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  19. Reported Do Pass

    5/7/2025Senate

  20. Voted Do Pass

    5/1/2025Senate

  21. Executive Session Held

    5/1/2025Senate

  22. Executive Session Scheduled - Thursday, May 1, 2025, May 1, 2025, 9:35 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

    4/30/2025

  23. Referred: Fiscal Oversight

    4/28/2025Senate

  24. SCS Reported Do Pass

    4/24/2025Senate

  25. SCS Voted Do Pass

    4/16/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Truly Agreed

    5/8/2025

    PDF

  • Perfected

    2/26/2025

    PDF

  • Committee Substitute

    2/13/2025

    PDF

  • Senate Substitute

    2/13/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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