An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for shelter animal adoption tax credit; and establishing the Shelter Animal Adoption Tax Credit Program.
This bill creates a $100 tax credit for Pennsylvania taxpayers who adopt cats or dogs from animal shelters, humane societies, or rescue organizations. The credit applies to state income taxes, with a maximum annual benefit of $300 (covering up to three adopted animals). To claim the credit, taxpayers must submit proof of spaying/neutering and adoption during the tax year. The program directly affects individuals adopting shelter animals, aiming to incentivize pet adoption through tax relief.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Malagari
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Isaacson
DDemocratic
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