Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 702 — An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to Finance

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the definition of 'claimant' for property tax and rent rebate assistance in Pennsylvania to remove age restrictions for widows and widowers.

  • Section 1303

    [and was at least 50 years of age]

    The bill eliminates the age requirement for widows and widowers to qualify as claimants.

Action History

  1. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

248 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 702?
HB 702 is sponsored by Jack Rader (Republican), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Jamie L. Flick (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), and Pat Gallagher (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 702?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 702?
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