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PA HB814

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer O'Mara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a state personal income tax credit equal to 100% of local real property taxes paid on the principal residence of surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty, capped at the taxpayer's total state income tax liability for the year

  • Defines first responders as law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, or emergency rescue personnel (employed or volunteer)

  • Disqualifies taxpayers who remarry after the death of their first responder spouse or who claim property tax rebates under the Taxpayer Relief Act in the same tax year

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations and develop interim written guidelines for implementation

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In personal income tax, providing for tax credit for spouses of first responders killed in line of duty.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/5/2025

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