Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

SB 1382 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program, further providing for definitions and for credit for child and dependent care employment-related expenses.

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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 June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 D).

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In plain language

This bill amends definitions and credit provisions for child and dependent care expenses in Pennsylvania.

The bill updates definitions and calculations for the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program. It aims to clarify eligibility and benefits related to employment-related child and dependent care expenses.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have clearer guidelines on how to claim credits for child and dependent care expenses.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program by updating the definitions of applicable percentages and adjusting tax credit amounts related to employment-related expenses for child and dependent care.

  • Section 1602-W

    As → For taxable years ending before January 1, 2026, as defined in section 21(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in effect for the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and ending before January 1, 2023. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, as defined in section 21(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in effect for the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025, and ending before January 1, 2027.

    The definition of 'applicable percent' is expanded to cover taxable years ending after 2025 and specifies how percentages are determined based on different tax years.

  • Section 1603-W(c)

    [for each taxable year thereafter] → for each taxable year thereafter

    Clarifies the time frame for the tax credit amount provision for taxable years after December 31, 2025.

  • Section 1603-W(c)

    ending before January 1, 2026 → after December 31, 2025, and for each taxable year thereafter

    Updates the tax credit eligibility period to include taxable years after 2025.

Action History

  1. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

237 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1382?
SB 1382 is sponsored by Maria Collett (Democratic), Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), and Marty Flynn (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1382?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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