Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 2849 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions.

Last action — Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 9, 2026

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

In plain language

The bill amends vehicle fuel tax definitions and regulations for alternative fuels in Pennsylvania.

This bill updates definitions related to alternative fuels and establishes a tax on those fuels used for vehicles. It specifically includes renewable biomass products and sets their tax rate equal to that of methanol.

Summary

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Bill Text

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The bill modifies the definition of 'alternative fuels' to include 'biomass product' and sets the tax rate for biomass products equal to that of methanol.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 9002

    and any other fuel used to propel motor vehicles on the public highways which is not taxable as fuels or liquid fuels under this chapter. → and any other fuel used to propel motor vehicles on the public highways.

    The definition of 'alternative fuels' is clarified to focus on fuels not taxable under the existing chapter.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 9002

    "Biomass product." A fuel that: (1) is derived from renewable biomass sources, including plant materials and agricultural waste; (2) is created through a process that synthesizes methanol; and (3) is capable of being blended or mixed with liquid fuels to propel motor vehicles.

    A new definition for 'biomass product' is added, establishing it as an alternative fuel.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 9004(d)(1)

    by notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin[.], → by notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, provided that the rate of tax applicable to biomass product shall be equal to the rate of tax applicable to methanol.

    The method of tax publication is retained, and a specific provision is added to equalize the tax rate for biomass products with that of methanol.

Action History

  1. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2849 do?
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Who sponsors HB 2849?
HB 2849 is sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Mike Armanini (Republican), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Brian Smith (Republican), and John C. Inglis III (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2849?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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