An Act providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.
SB 803, the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act, creates a program allowing Pennsylvania residents who have never owned a home (first-time homebuyers) to open tax-advantaged savings accounts. The Treasury Department will administer the program using existing structures (like the ABLE Program), enabling account holders to save for down payments and closing costs on single-family homes. Funds in the accounts can only be used for eligible home purchase expenses, with the program funded by account contributions and earnings - not state debt. This bill directly affects first-time homebuyers seeking to save for homeownership within Pennsylvania.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
May 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
Co
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
Joe Picozzi
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Collett
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
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