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PA HB1084

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe McAndrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Volunteer fire companies filing articles of incorporation in Pennsylvania are exempt from paying the standard incorporation fee under the fee schedule

  • Volunteer fire companies are exempt from requirements under the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act when raising funds

  • Suppliers, vendors, and professional fundraising counsel working for volunteer fire companies are also exempt from charitable solicitation requirements for fundraising activities conducted on behalf of those companies

  • Fraudulently obtaining a fee exemption or improperly assigning, transferring, or using an exemption constitutes a third-degree misdemeanor

  • The department must annually report the total number of fee exemptions issued and total dollar amount to the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees of both chambers; the act takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

In general provisions relating to corporation bureau and UCC fees, further providing for fee schedule; and, in incorporation, providing for exemption from certain fees and solicitation requirements for volunteer fire companies.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

6/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness6/18/2025
Appropriations6/10/2025
State Government4/1/2025

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