Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 214 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in realty transfer tax, further providing for excluded transactions; and, in local real estate transfer tax, further providing for imposition.

Last action — Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Jan. 22, 2025

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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 January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · 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.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Realty Transfer Tax Exclusion for First Time Home Buyers

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to provide a tax exclusion for first-time home buyers regarding real estate transfers.

  • Section 1102-C.3

    (26) A transfer of real estate to a first-time home buyer.

    Introduces a new tax exclusion for transfers of real estate to first-time home buyers.

  • Section 1101-D

    The exclusion provided under section 1102-C.3(26) shall not apply to a tax imposed under this article. → The exclusion provided under section 1102-C.3(26) shall not apply to a tax imposed under this article.

    Clarifies that the new first-time home buyer exclusion does not apply to local real estate transfer taxes.

Action History

  1. Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Jan. 22, 2025

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 214 do?
Realty Transfer Tax Exclusion for First Time Home Buyers
Who sponsors HB 214?
HB 214 is sponsored by Marla Brown (Republican), Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Joe Hogan (Republican), and Jill N. Cooper (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 214?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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