STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2026) – The House passed State Rep. Becky Cash's (R-Zionsville) bill to help increase access to child care by expanding the employer child care tax credit.
Cash said her bill would expand eligibility for the state's employer child care tax credit to include companies with up to 500 employees. Businesses would be eligible for the credit if they offer an employer-run child care facility for their employees or if they contract with a facility or provider to offer care. Under this bill, the credit could be used to help pay for related costs such as operating a child care facility, employee training and higher wages for staff.
"As we look at the rising costs of child care, we need to find innovative ways to support Hoosier families," Cash said. "The bill expands a pre-existing tax credit so that more employers can assist their employees in finding and affording reliable child care. It's a great example of how the state and private businesses can work together to support parents in the workplace."
Cash said the bill would also allow local redevelopment commissions to use tax increment financing revenues to encourage the construction, expansion or operations of child care facilities.
House Bill 1177 now moves to the Senate for consideration. To learn more and follow session, visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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