An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to exempt sales and use of specific baby items from state sales tax for a family's first child. The new provision allows parents to purchase child passenger restraint systems, formula feeding supplies, and teethers without paying tax, provided the child is their oldest or only child at the time of purchase. The Department of Revenue is required to publish online guidance to help clarify how these exclusions will be implemented. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date has already passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Committee
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May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
Co
K.C. Tomlinson
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Thomas Kutz
RRepublican
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