Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HB 2127 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in waterfront development tax credit, further providing for waterfront development organizations, for waterfront development projects, for tax credit and for limitations.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 9, 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 January 09, 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.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 D).

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In plain language

The bill increases tax credits for waterfront development organizations and projects in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends tax credit provisions for waterfront development, increasing the percentage available and the total annual limit. It establishes timelines for approval and renewal of applications by waterfront development organizations.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This could provide increased financial incentives for small businesses contributing to waterfront development projects.

Summary

Waterfront Development Tax Credit Cap and Percentage Increase

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the tax credit limits and modifies the approval timelines for waterfront development organizations and projects.

  • Section 1704-K(c)

    a waterfront development organization has submitted → submission of

    Changes the phrasing to clarify the timeline for notifying organizations after application submission.

  • Section 1704-K(c)

    this section → subsections (a) and (b)

    Clarifies the subsection references for approval requirements.

  • Section 1706-K(c)

    a first-come, first-served basis → criteria published by the department

    Changes how tax credits are allocated from a first-come basis to a criteria-based system.

  • Section 1708-K(1)

    75% → 90%

    Increases the maximum tax credit a business can receive from 75% to 90% of their contribution.

  • Section 1708-K(4)

    $5,000,000 → $10,000,000

    Doubles the total amount of tax credits available in any one fiscal year from $5 million to $10 million.

  • Section 1705-K(b)

    after approval of a waterfront development organization's application under section 1704-K(c)[,] → approval of a waterfront development organization's application under section 1704-K(c) or simultaneous with the filing of a waterfront development organization's renewal application under section 1704-K(d),

    Allows submission of projects either after approval or simultaneously with renewal applications.

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 9, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (236)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2127 do?
Waterfront Development Tax Credit Cap and Percentage Increase
Who sponsors HB 2127?
HB 2127 is sponsored by INGLIS, Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Dan Goughnour (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Jen Mazzocco (Democratic), and Dan Frankel (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2127?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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