HB 27062025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 2706
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.
In committee Last action October 26, 2026: Referred to Finance
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 25
- Prime sponsor
- Melissa Shusterman
- Cosponsors (24)
- Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, Jacklyn Rusnock, Joe Mcandrew, Kristine Howard, La'Tasha Mayes, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Nancy Guenst, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Robert Freeman, Steve Samuelson, Tarik Khan, Tina Davis
Status
In committee as of October 26, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
October 19, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed197–6
yes (197) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Dukes, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, George Margetas, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
no (6) Charity Krupa, Dallas Kephart, Jacob Banta, Joe Hamm, Scott Barger, Wendy Fink
October 19, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment A04692Passed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
October 19, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As AmendedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
September 30, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Finance): Report Bill As CommittedPassed20–6
yes (20) Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Christopher Rabb, Dan Goughnour, Eric Davanzo, Greg Scott, Jen Mazzocco, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jonathan Fritz, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Mike Jones, Pat Gallagher, Rick Krajewski, Steve Samuelson, Thomas Kutz, Valerie Gaydos
no (6) Dallas Kephart, Keith Greiner, Leslie Rossi, Michael Stender, Perry A. Stambaugh, Zachary Mako
Timeline 11
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Finance |
| October 19, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| October 19, 2026 | House | Re-reported as amended |
| October 19, 2026 | House | Amended in House Committee on Appropriations |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| October 6, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| September 30, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| September 30, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| September 30, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| July 16, 2026 | House | Referred to Finance |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.