Pennsylvania HB1758 repeals employment sanctions for volunteer firefighters and introduces a tax credit for employers of volunteer emergency.

HB1758 repeals provisions that previously imposed employment sanctions on employers who disciplined or terminated volunteer firefighters. It also introduces a tax credit for employers who allow their volunteer emergency responder employees to take paid leave for emergency responses. Employers can claim a tax credit for up to 50% of their qualified tax liability, with limits on the total and per-taxpayer credits.

Pennsylvania HB1758 repeals employment sanctions for volunteer firefighters and introduces a tax credit for employers of volunteer emergency.

HB1758 repeals provisions that previously imposed employment sanctions on employers who disciplined or terminated volunteer firefighters. It also introduces a tax credit for employers who allow their volunteer emergency responder employees to take paid leave for emergency responses. Employers can claim a tax credit for up to 50% of their qualified tax liability, with limits on the total and per-taxpayer credits.