Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 6 D cosponsors

SB 803 — An Act providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.

Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 30, 2025. 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

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in the Commonwealth.

This bill establishes a program for first-time homebuyer savings accounts, allowing individuals to save for their first home. It also sets up a dedicated fund and lays out responsibilities for the Treasury Department.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families looking to buy their first home can benefit from dedicated savings accounts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Appropriations

  2. Second consideration

  3. First consideration

  4. Reported as committed

  5. Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as Committed

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 803?
SB 803 is sponsored by Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Nick Miller (Democratic), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), and Maria Collett (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 803?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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