HB 2193 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for deer processor's tax credit.

HB 2193 creates a $100 tax credit per deer processed for Pennsylvania deer processors who donate all consumable venison from a single deer to an approved food charity (like those meeting requirements under the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act). Processors must retain Pennsylvania Game Commission ear tags as proof and submit applications by September 15 for the prior year. The credit is limited to $5,000 per taxpayer annually and $200,000 total statewide each year, with unused credits potentially carried over for up to 15 years. This directly affects deer processors who donate meat to qualifying charities, providing a financial incentive for their donation services.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Jun 16, 2026
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Printer's No. PN2862 Printer's No. PN3610 · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify that the tax credit applies to taxes under Article III, IV, or VI, while also adding a new provision allowing pass-through entities to transfer unused tax credits to their shareholders. The amendment also updated the effective date of the act to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and changed the regulatory requirement from promulgating regulations to developing written guidelines.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include Article III taxes in the definition of qualified tax liability and introduced a new mechanism for transferring tax credits within pass-through entities.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'qualified tax liability' was modified to explicitly list Article III, IV, or VI, ensuring clarity on which taxes are eligible for the credit.

ELIGIBILITY

A new section was added allowing pass-through entities to transfer unused tax credits to shareholders, members, or partners in proportion to their distributive income share.

REQUIREMENT

New limitations were added to prevent double-dipping, ensuring that both the entity and the shareholder cannot claim the same credit, and prohibiting the sale or assignment of transferred credits.

ENFORCEMENT

The requirement for the department to promulgate regulations was changed to develop written guidelines, potentially offering more flexibility in administration.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was updated to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Floor votes · House Jun 16, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 16, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 16, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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