HB 256

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 transfers not subject to tax.

In committee Last action January 22, 2025: Referred to Finance

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Stephenie Scialabba
Cosponsors (11): Brad Roae, David Rowe, Jill Cooper, Joe Hamm, Keith Greiner, Kristin Marcell, Mark Gillen, Mike Armanini, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Thomas Kutz

Status

In committee as of January 22, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
January 22, 2025	House	Referred to Finance

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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