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 temporarily exempt specific school supplies from sales tax. The exemption applies only to individual buyers purchasing items for educational purposes during a defined three-month window each year, running from July 1 to September 30. Eligible items include common classroom materials like pens, notebooks, and art supplies, provided each item costs $50 or less. The Department of Revenue will be required to publish online guidance to help clarify how the new exclusion will be implemented.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
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Ann Flood
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Eric Weaknecht
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
Co
Robert Leadbeter
RRepublican
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