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S2019Introduced in the Senate

Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the tax would sunset and expire on January 1, 2033

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Thomas Paolino, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the tax would sunset and expire on January 1, 2033

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · April 30, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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