Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 R cosponsors

HB 1575 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Last action — PN 1721 Referred to FINANCE

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to exclude the sale of firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax.

  • Section 204

    (74) The sale at retail of firearms and ammunition.

    This adds an exclusion for the sale of firearms and ammunition from being taxed.

  • Section 204

    "Ammunition" means bullets, shells or other ammunition designed for use in a firearm.

    This defines 'ammunition' for the purpose of the new exclusion.

  • Section 204

    "Firearm" means a weapon that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, or the frame or receiver of such weapon.

    This defines 'firearm' for the purpose of the new exclusion.

Action History

  1. PN 1721 Referred to FINANCE

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 230 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (230)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1575?
HB 1575 is sponsored by Louis Schmitt, Stephanie Borowicz (Republican), Metcalfe, Ryan, Millard, Brian Smith (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Eric Davanzo (Republican), Clint Owlett (Republican), Hershey, Dan Moul (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Knowles, Bud Cook (Republican), Ryan Warner (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Sankey, Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Torren Ecker, and Barry Jozwiak.
What is the current status of HB 1575?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1575?
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