Pennsylvania HB2709: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations.

What the bill says

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations.

From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3205(a)(1) of Title 12 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 3205. Limitations. (a) Cap.-- (1) The aggregate amount of tax credits awarded in a fiscal year under this chapter may not exceed [$24,000,000] $26,000,000. * * * Section 2. The amendment of 12 Pa.C.S. § 3205(a)(1) shall apply to fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately.

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Sponsors

• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146) · primary sponsor
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Aerion Abney (D, 19)
• Dan Goughnour (D, 35)
• Abigail Salisbury (D, 34)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Anita Kulik (D, 45)
• Lindsay Powell (D, 21)
• Mary Jo Daley (D, 148)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: Referred to FINANCE, July 22, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2709?

HB2709 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations.

What does HB2709 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations.

What is the status of HB2709?

In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to FINANCE, July 22, 2026 (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2709?

Joseph Ciresi (D, 146), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2709?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2709