INDIANAPOLIS – State Sen. Andy Zay said Wednesday that he will introduce legislation considering fetuses dependent children — allowing expectant parents to claim an income tax exemption worth $2,500.
Zay, who is running to represent Indiana’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced a campaign news release rather than from his sitting office.
The Republican from Huntington said the bill “further values the lives of unborn babies” and “supports parents’ ability to provide for their families” by allowing Hoosiers to claim the exemption during pregnancy.
The legislation would benefit about 60,000 families annually, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency, and would save them $7 million each year collectively.
Zay, a father of five, emphasized his support for “pro-life legislation that protects unborn babies and supports parents,” including the near-total abortion ban lawmakers passed in 2022.
“As an Indiana lawmaker, it is my duty to support legislation that benefits all Hoosiers,” said Zay. “As your congressman, I will continue to author and support legislation for all American families.”
Georgia residents can claim a similar $3,000 tax credit — one of the lesser-known portions of Georgia’s heartbeat abortion ban. The ban took effect on July 20, 2022, after court rulings by both the U.S. Supreme Court and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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