HB 256 is sponsored by Stephenie Scialabba, Keith J. Greiner (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Brad Roae (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Roman Kozak (Republican), Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), and Kristin Marcell (Republican).

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Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 R cosponsors

HB 256 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for transfers not subject to tax.

Last action January 22, 2025 — Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 22, 2025

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Introduced
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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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

In Committee

Current position in the legislative process.
12 sponsors

1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 R).

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Summary

Exempting All 529 Plans From Inheritance Tax

Bill Text

Printer's No. 0202 View text Current

Action History

January 22, 2025
Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 22, 2025

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Stephenie Scialabba

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 256 do?: Exempting All 529 Plans From Inheritance Tax
Who sponsors HB 256?: HB 256 is sponsored by Stephenie Scialabba, Keith J. Greiner (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Brad Roae (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Roman Kozak (Republican), Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), and Kristin Marcell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 256?: This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 256
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2025_0 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Stephenie Scialabba

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