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PA HB1124
PA HB1124In senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
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 "income" in the Taxpayer Relief Act, specifically addressing how Social Security cost-of-living adjustments impact eligibility for property tax and rent rebate programs for senior citizens. The bill extends an existing provision that allows seniors to remain eligible for the property tax and rent rebate program even if their household income exceeds the usual limit, solely due to a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. The bill specifically extends this eligibility period from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2028, ensuring that seniors who would otherwise be disqualified from the program due to modest increases in their Social Security benefits can continue to receive property tax and rent rebate assistance. By making this change, the bill helps protect fixed-income seniors from losing valuable financial support due to automatic cost-of-living increases that technically push them over income thresholds, thereby maintaining their access to important property tax relief programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Sheryl Delozier (R)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Lee James (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 04/03/2025)
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