Bill > SB138

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to expand tax credit incentives for volunteers in emergency services, specifically including volunteer HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Teams alongside existing provisions for volunteer fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies. The bill modifies definitions to explicitly include HAZMAT Teams, updates the volunteer service credit program to incorporate HAZMAT Team volunteers, and establishes new requirements for these volunteers to qualify for tax credits. Key changes include allowing HAZMAT Team volunteers to be considered "active volunteers" if they meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a HAZMAT Operations or Technician certificate and attending at least four HAZMAT drills or exercises per year. The bill also requires HAZMAT Team leaders to maintain service logs, submit eligibility lists to governing bodies, and participate in the certification process, similar to fire company and EMS agency leaders. Additionally, the State Fire Commissioner must establish and publish guidelines for these expanded volunteer tax credit programs. The modifications aim to provide consistent recognition and support for volunteers across different types of emergency response organizations, with the bill taking effect 60 days after its passage.

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