Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

SB 1445 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for the Pennsylvania Learning Investment Tax Credit Program.

Last action — Referred to Finance

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a new tax credit program for education investment in Pennsylvania.

This legislation aims to create the Pennsylvania Learning Investment Tax Credit Program, which offers tax credits to individuals or businesses investing in educational initiatives. The goal is to support and enhance learning opportunities in the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see improved educational opportunities as a result of increased investment in local schools.
  • Small Business: If you own a small business, you may benefit from tax credits by investing in educational programs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Learning Investment Tax Credit Program, providing tax credits for eligible educational expenses.

  • The act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176)

    ARTICLE XVI-Y.1 PENNSYLVANIA LEARNING INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM Section 1601-Y.1. Scope of article. This article relates to the Pennsylvania Learning Investment Tax Credit Program. Section 1602-Y.1. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: [...] Section 1603-Y.1. Credit for learning investment expenses. (a) Creation of tax credit.--For each taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024, a taxpayer with an annual income not exceeding 300% of the area median gross income for the taxpayer's area of residence, adjusted for family size, shall be allowed a tax credit against the tax imposed under Article III of the Tax Reform Code of 1971 for each eligible child who is not enrolled in a public school for the taxable year to be used for qualified learning expenses. [...]

    This addition creates a new article specifically for the Learning Investment Tax Credit Program, establishing parameters for tax credits related to educational expenses.

Action History

  1. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1445?
SB 1445 is sponsored by Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Greg Rothman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1445?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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