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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 244 exempts alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles from sales and use tax for 2026 and 2027
Last action · January 17, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025Sponsors: Joe Ciresi and 15 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 244 creates a exemption for the retail sale or use of s and hybrid vehicles during calendar years 2026 and 2027. The Secretary of Environmental Protection must certify eligible motor vehicle makes and models to the State Treasurer. The measure takes effect in 60 days.
Purchasers of qualifying alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles during 2026 and 2027 will not pay state sales tax on the purchase, lowering the upfront cost of acquiring these vehicle types.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Vehicle purchasers
Purchasers of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles will not pay sales tax on qualifying vehicle purchases during 2026 and 2027.
Automotive retailers
Retailers selling alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles will apply the sales tax exemption to qualifying transactions during the designated calendar years.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025
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