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PA HB1072

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the death benefit payment exclusion from income calculations for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program from $5,000 to $10,000, allowing more seniors to qualify for rebates

  • Removes the restriction that prevented rebate payments from the State Lottery Fund before July 1st, enabling faster processing of approved claims

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to pay approved property tax and rent rebate claims "as soon as practicable" rather than waiting until after the June 30 filing deadline

  • Amends both the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006 and the State Lottery Law of 1971 to implement these changes

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance6/9/2025
Appropriations5/14/2025
Finance4/3/2025

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