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PA HB1400

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Hanbidge

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any adult (paid or unpaid) expected to have direct contact with children during film production to submit background check materials under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344 when minors are employed on the production

  • Adds the anticipated number of employees under 18 years of age as a new criterion for the Department of Revenue to evaluate when reviewing film production tax credit applications

  • Expands penalty provisions to require repayment of film production tax credits if a taxpayer fails to comply with the new child protection background check requirements

  • Amends Section 1712-D and Section 1717-D of the Tax Reform Code of 1971 regarding entertainment production tax credits

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In entertainment production tax credit, further providing for credit for qualified film production expenses and for penalty.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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