General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6507 January Session, 2017 LCO No. 2272 *02272* Referred to Committee on AGING Introduced by: REP. BYRON, 27th Dist. General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6507 January Session, 2017 LCO No. 2272 *02272* Referred to Committee on AGING Introduced by: REP. BYRON, 27th Dist. AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX DEDUCTION FOR DEPENDENT CARE. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That chapter 229 of the general statutes be amended to establish a child and dependent care deduction against the income tax for families caring for elderly relatives, persons with disabilities or children at home. Statement of Purpose: To reduce the burden on families providing care for dependents at home.