Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1277 — An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further providing for title of act, for construction, for definitions and for deteriorated areas; providing for ordinance and resolution limitations; further providing for exemption schedule and for procedure for obtaining exemption; and providing for public registry.

Last action — Re-referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 8, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates property tax abatement rules for redevelopment projects.

This bill amends the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act to clarify tax exemptions for property redevelopment. It establishes new definitions, limitations, and procedures for obtaining these exemptions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers might see job opportunities arise from new construction and redevelopment projects incentivized by the bill.
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved local property conditions resulting from redevelopment efforts funded by tax abatements.
  • Small Business: This bill could provide potential tax relief for small businesses engaged in redevelopment projects.

Summary

Property Tax Abatements for Redevelopment

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, June 8, 2026

  2. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 3, 2026

  3. Third consideration, June 3, 2026

  4. Re-reported as committed, June 1, 2026

  5. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 1, 2026

  6. Second consideration, June 1, 2026

  7. First consideration, May 6, 2026

  8. Reported as committed, May 6, 2026

  9. Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING, April 23, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1277 do?
Property Tax Abatements for Redevelopment
Who sponsors SB 1277?
SB 1277 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), and Daniel Laughlin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1277?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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