An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for expenses.
SB 100 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code concerning inheritance tax deductions. It increases the family exemption that can be deducted from the value of transferred property to a maximum of $100,000, if claimed by a family member. The bill also expands the list of deductible expenses to include bequests for religious services and funds placed in trust for the care and preservation of burial lots. These changes will apply to the value of property transferred after June 30, 2024, affecting estates subject to inheritance tax.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Keefer
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
Greg Rothman
RRepublican
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
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