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PA HB2235

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Pugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a nonrefundable state income tax credit of up to $6,000 per year for firefighters and emergency medical service providers, including both volunteers and paid personnel working for fire companies, EMS companies, and rescue companies

  • Eligible individuals may claim the credit for up to 6 consecutive tax years (the year they first qualify plus five additional years), provided they remain qualified

  • Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2032, with the entire article expiring December 31, 2037

  • Credits cannot be carried over, carried back, sold, assigned, or transferred; claimants must submit proof of eligibility to the Department of Revenue

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment and amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971

Legislative Description

Providing for Pennsylvania firefighter and emergency medical service provider recruitment and retention tax credit.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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