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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), entitled "An act relating to the collection of taxes levied by counties, county institution districts, cities of the third class, boroughs, towns, townships, certain school districts and vocational school districts; conferring powers and imposing duties on tax collectors, courts and various officers of said political subdivisions; and prescribing penalties," providing for removal of deceased spouse.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Tax Collection Law to allow a taxpayer to request the removal of a deceased spouse's name from a real estate tax bill. Specifically, the legislation provides a straightforward process where the taxpayer can request name removal by submitting a written request along with a death certificate to both the local tax collector and the county assessment office. The bill is designed to help surviving spouses simplify their tax documentation after the loss of a partner, ensuring that tax bills are updated to reflect the current property ownership status. The amendment will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local tax authorities time to prepare for implementing the new procedure. This change appears to be a compassionate administrative update that reduces bureaucratic burden during a difficult time for grieving spouses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Andrew Kuzma (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Andre Carroll (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Jamie Flick (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
David Rowe (R),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 03/19/2025)
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