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PA HB762
PA HB762In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions and for exclusions from tax.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions and for exclusions from tax.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to clarify definitions and provide sales tax exemptions for volunteer emergency services organizations. The bill defines three key terms: "volunteer EMS company" as a nonprofit, licensed emergency medical services organization, "volunteer fire company" as a nonprofit organization providing fire protection and emergency services, and "volunteer rescue company" as a nonprofit organization providing rescue services for fires and vehicle accidents. Importantly, the bill creates a sales tax exemption for protective equipment purchased by members of these volunteer organizations, specifically defining protective equipment as items used to prevent injury during emergency services, such as helmets, turnout coats and pants, boots, eyeshields, gloves, and self-contained respiratory protection units. This exemption will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to support volunteer emergency service providers by reducing their equipment costs. The bill recognizes the critical role these volunteer organizations play in community safety and seeks to provide financial support through this tax relief measure.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Joe Hamm (R)*,
Joshua Bashline (R),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Jamie Flick (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Barb Gleim (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Carl Metzgar (R),
Clint Owlett (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Jack Rader (R),
Jim Rigby (R),
David Rowe (R),
Josh Siegel (D),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Mandy Steele (D),
James Walsh (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 03/03/2025)
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