Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 20 D cosponsors

HB 1328 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for veterans property tax rebate and rent rebate assistance; establishing the Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Account; imposing penalties; and making a transfer.

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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 April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (20 D).

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Bill Text

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The bill establishes a new Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance program within Pennsylvania law, providing financial assistance to eligible veterans.

  • The act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    ARTICLE XXIX-J VETERANS PROPERTY TAX REBATE AND RENT REBATE ASSISTANCE Section 2901-J. Scope of article. This article relates to veterans property tax rebate and rent rebate assistance. Section 2902-J. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Account." The Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Account. "Board." The Board of Finance and Revenue of the Commonwealth. "Claim." A claim for a property tax rebate or rent rebate under this article. "Claimant." An individual who is a veteran honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, within the past three years and who files a claim. "DD214." A United States Department of Defense Report of Separation Form 214 or a similarly effective form issued by the Department of Defense relating to separation from military service. "DD215." A United States Department of Defense Incomplete Awards, Decorations and Discharges Form 215 or similarly effective form issued by the Department of Defense to correct errors or make additions to a DD214 in order to ensure that a veteran has accurate discharge documentation. "Department." The Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth. "Homestead." As follows: ...

    This addition creates a dedicated program for providing property and rent tax rebates to qualified veterans.

  • The act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 2903-J. Establishment of program. The Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Program is established in the department and shall be administered as provided in this article.

    This establishes the program under the Department of Revenue.

  • The act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 2904-J. Property tax rebate and rent rebate. (a) Schedule of rebates.-- (1) As follows: ...

    This section outlines the criteria and amounts for property tax and rent rebates based on household income.

  • The act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 2908-J. Funds for payment of claims. (a) Establishment.--The Veterans Property Tax Rebate and Rent Rebate Assistance Account is established as a restricted account in the State Treasury. ...

    This establishes a dedicated account funded to facilitate the rebate payments.

  • The act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2)

    Section 2905-J. Filing of claim. (a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a claim must be filed with the department on or before June 30 of the year following the end of the calendar year in which real property taxes or rent in lieu of property taxes was due and payable.

    This specifies the filing requirements and deadlines for rebate claims.

Action History

  1. Referred to Finance

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 233 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (233)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1328?
HB 1328 is sponsored by Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Jared G. Solomon (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), and Joe Ciresi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1328?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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