An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Innovate in PA Tax Credit, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for duties, for use of tax credits by qualified taxpayers, for sale, carryover and carryback, for sale of tax credits to qualified taxpayers, for Innovate in PA Program, for guidelines and for report and providing for second distribution report.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code to establish a new Innovate in PA tax credit program that allows qualified taxpayers to purchase tax credits to offset their insurance premiums tax liability. The program authorizes the sale of up to $350 million in tax credits, with a specific $200 million allocation for credits available starting in 2030, and requires that sales generate at least $200 million in revenue to proceed. Funds collected from these tax credit sales will be distributed to support life science research facilities, recruitment of researchers, and workforce development partnerships between companies and educational institutions. The legislation also defines key terms, sets rules for carrying over unused tax credits to future years, and establishes reporting requirements for the program's administration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vincent Hughes
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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