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PA HB702
PA HB702In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), entitled "An act providing for taxation by school districts, for the State funds formula, for tax relief in first class cities, for school district choice and voter participation, for other school district options and for a task force on school cost reduction; making an appropriation; prohibiting prior authorized taxation; providing for installment payment of taxes; restricting the power of certain school districts to levy, assess and collect taxes; and making related repeals," in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "claimant" in the Taxpayer Relief Act to modify eligibility requirements for property tax and rent rebate assistance. Specifically, the bill removes the age requirement for widows and widowers, eliminating the previous stipulation that a widow or widower must be at least 50 years old to qualify for the rebate program. The existing definition still allows claimants to qualify if they are 65 years of age or older, or if their spouse is 65 years or older during the calendar year when property taxes or rent were due. Additionally, the bill maintains the provision that permanently disabled individuals 18 years or older can also be eligible for the rebate. The change appears to expand access to property tax and rent rebate assistance for younger widows and widowers by removing the previous age restriction. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 02/24/2025)
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