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PA SB1203

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Andrew Malone

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties may establish a simplified affidavit process to transfer a decedent's primary residence (assessed value up to $150,000) to heirs without full probate administration

  • Filing fees must be waived for descendants, ascendants, or surviving spouses with income below 120% of Federal poverty guidelines

  • Counties, cities, and school districts may waive, refund, or exempt realty transfer taxes for transfers under this process

  • The Local Government Commission must study participating counties within 5 years and report recommendations to the General Assembly within 6 years

  • The provision expires 7 years after the effective date, with the act taking effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, providing for small estate primary residence affidavit.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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