Pennsylvania HB2688: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

What the bill says

An act concerning townships of the second class; and amending, revising, consolidating and changing the law relating thereto," in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

From the introduced text, July 6, 2026:

An act concerning townships of the second class; and amending, revising, consolidating and changing the law relating thereto," in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3205(a) of the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, is amended by adding a paragraph to read: Section 3205. Township and Special Tax Levies.--(a) The board of supervisors may by resolution levy taxes upon all real property within the township made taxable for township purposes, as ascertained by the last adjusted valuation for county purposes, for the purposes and at the rates specified in this section. All taxes shall be collected in cash. * * * (11) An annual tax not exceeding three mills for the support of a local police department, only following a favorable referendum on the matter held in accordance with the election laws of this Commonwealth. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2688PN3756 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Jack Rader (R, 176) · primary sponsor
• Jeffrey Olsommer (R, 139)

Latest actions

1. July 6, 2026: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, July 6, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2688?

HB2688 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

What does HB2688 do?

In its own words: An act concerning townships of the second class; and amending, revising, consolidating and changing the law relating thereto," in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

What is the status of HB2688?

In committee as of July 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, July 6, 2026 (July 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2688?

Jack Rader (R, 176), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB2688?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2688