SB 1441: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for youth activity participation tax credit.
SB 1441 status: Referred — Referred to Finance (updated Aug 19, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is considering a new law that would give families a tax break for the money they spend on their children's extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No material impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides tax relief to families for extracurricular expenses.
- Increases disposable income for participating households.
Risks
- Reduces overall state tax revenue.
- Requires administrative oversight for credit eligibility.
Society
Benefits
- Encourages youth participation in sports and educational clubs.
- May increase access to extracurricular activities for lower-income families.
Risks
- Potential for unequal access if credit is not refundable.
- Unclear impact on activity costs for service providers.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Lack of detail on credit structure (e.g., whether refundable) makes equity impact uncertain.
Analysis based on summary only; specific eligibility requirements are unknown.
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentReferred to Finance
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