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Personal income tax: deduction: medical expenses.

Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.

CA SB 1137 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Committee hearing
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
8
Latest action
May 14, 2026

What it does

The Personal Income Tax Law, in conformity or modified conformity with federal income tax laws, allows various deductions in computing the income that is subject to the taxes imposed by that law, including a deduction for the medical and dental expenses paid during the taxable year, not compensated for by insurance or otherwise, for the medical or dental care of the taxpayer, spouse, or a dependent, to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5% of federal adjusted gross income.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    Committee hearing · May 14, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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