HB1257

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Pennsylvania HB1257 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt veterans with certain disabilities from real property taxes.

Pennsylvania HB1257 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to exempt veterans with specific disabilities from real property taxes. This includes veterans who are blind, paraplegic, double or quadruple amputees, or have a service-connected disability. Additionally, the amendment extends this exemption to unmarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans. The amendment requires approval from the General Assembly and the qualified electors of Pennsylvania.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Mar 24
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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33
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

193 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 16, 2025

11:00 AM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

10:30 AM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Referred to State Government

Mar 24

House

Re-reported as committed

Mar 24

House

Third consideration and final passage (193-6)