Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 1555 — 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 payment date and discount.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, June 4, 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 June 04, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill amends inheritance tax rules regarding payment dates and discounts in Pennsylvania.

The bill modifies the inheritance tax payment timeline and discount provisions. It specifies that the inheritance tax is due at the date of death but allows a discount for early payments within three months of notice issuance.

Summary

Providing an Extension for the Inheritance Tax Discount

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the inheritance tax payment provisions by changing the discount eligibility period.

  • Section 2142

    the death of the decedent → the issuance of the notice under section 2140

    The eligibility for a five percent discount on the inheritance tax is now based on the issuance of a notice rather than the death of the decedent.

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, June 4, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (238)

238 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1555 do?
Providing an Extension for the Inheritance Tax Discount
Who sponsors HB 1555?
HB 1555 is sponsored by Russ Diamond (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), and Stephenie Scialabba.
What is the current status of HB 1555?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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