Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 19 D cosponsors

HB 2539 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Refund Program and for eligibility requirements relating to Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, May 27, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    1 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (19 D).

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In plain language

The bill updates tax programs for data center equipment and energy efficiency incentives.

This bill amends existing tax laws to enhance the application process and eligibility for tax refund and exemption programs specific to data center equipment. It aims to promote energy efficiency within these facilities.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If you're operating a data center, these changes could potentially make it easier to qualify for tax incentives.

Summary

Incentivizing Energy Efficiency for Data Centers

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, May 27, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (234)

234 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2539 do?
Incentivizing Energy Efficiency for Data Centers
Who sponsors HB 2539?
HB 2539 is sponsored by Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Greg Scott (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), and Dan Frankel (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2539?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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