An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon and for limitations on rates of specific taxes.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to increase the maximum allowable rate for local services taxes from $52 to $156 per year. It also grants political subdivisions the authority to exempt residents with low income from this tax, requiring exemptions for those earning under $12,000 if the tax rate exceeds $10, and for those earning under $15,600 if the rate exceeds $52. The changes directly affect cities, boroughs, townships, school districts, and other local governments that levy these taxes, as well as the residents who pay them. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after it is passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Flick
RRepublican
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
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