Bill > HB108

This bill establishes a mandatory Real Property Emergency Services Fund for municipalities in Pennsylvania, requiring each municipality to create a dedicated fund to support emergency services. The fund will be primarily financed through a $25 fee paid by both the buyer and seller at the time of real property sales, with potential penalties of $250 for non-compliance. The fund can be used for a wide range of emergency services expenses, including purchasing and maintaining firefighting and emergency medical equipment (such as protective gear, vehicles, and communications systems), constructing and maintaining firehouses and emergency service facilities, paying salaries for firefighters and emergency medical personnel, and even contracting with third-party emergency service providers. Municipalities are required to publish an annual report detailing how the fund's allocations were used and must conduct an audit of the fund at least once every five years. The bill provides detailed definitions for various types of emergency service equipment and applies to different types of municipalities, including cities, boroughs, townships, and home rule municipalities. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, aiming to provide a consistent and sustainable funding mechanism for local emergency services across Pennsylvania.

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