Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 2863 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for work opportunity tax credit.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, Oct. 19, 2026

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a work opportunity tax credit in Pennsylvania.

This legislation amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to introduce a work opportunity tax credit, aimed at encouraging the hiring of individuals from targeted groups. The tax credit can be up to $2,400 for the first year after the effective date.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means your business may receive tax credits for hiring from designated groups.

Summary

Pennsylvania Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill creates a new article in the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to establish the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, providing tax credits for employers hiring individuals from targeted groups.

  • Act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    ARTICLE XIX-L WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT Section 1901-L. Definitions. [...] "Tax credit." The Work Opportunity Tax Credit established under this article.

    This creates a new article specifically for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in the existing tax reform law.

  • Act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 1902-L. Amount of credit. [...] (a) Determination of amount.--The amount of the tax credit under this section for the taxable year shall be up to $2,400 for the 12 months after the effective date of this subsection.

    This section specifies the amount of the tax credit available, up to $2,400.

  • Act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 1903-L. Membership of targeted groups.[...] (1) a qualified temporary assistance to needy families recipient as described under subsection (b); [...] (10) a qualified long-term unemployment recipient as described under subsection (k).

    This section defines the various categories of individuals that qualify as members of targeted groups for the tax credit.

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, Oct. 19, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2863 do?
Pennsylvania Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Who sponsors HB 2863?
HB 2863 is sponsored by Joe Webster (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), and Darisha K. Parker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2863?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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