HB1758

In volunteer firefighters, repealing provisions relating to employment sanctions; and providing for volunteer emergency responders employer tax credit.

Introduced·7/23/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Finance Committee
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History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to Finance