Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 985: An Act providing for an annual revenue-sharing program for municipalities relating to tax-exempt real property; establishing the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a repeal.

In committee Last action September 10, 2025: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 985 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for an annual revenue-sharing program for municipalities relating to tax-exempt real property; establishing the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a repeal. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2025): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). 26 co-sponsors.