Takac bill to level the playing field on campground taxes unanimously passes PA House
Rep. Paul Takac July 8, 2025 | 3:12 PM
HARRISBURG, July 8 – Acknowledging the importance of keeping outdoor adventures affordable for Pennsylvania families and driving economic growth in rural areas, the Pennsylvania House today unanimously passed H.B. 1424, announced its prime sponsor, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre.
Takac said H.B. 1424 would exempt privately owned campgrounds from local amusement and admissions taxes, as bowling alleys and theaters already are. By removing those extra fees, campground owners can keep their rates low, helping families enjoy Pennsylvania’s outdoors without unexpected costs.
“Some of my favorite childhood memories are of family camping trips, and it remains something that my wife and I love to do and have tried to pass on to our own kids,” Takac said. “House Bill 1424 seeks to help keep camping affordable here in Pennsylvania by clarifying the Tax Code to exempt privately owned campgrounds from local admissions and amusement taxes.
“This levels the playing field for local small businesses in rural communities so they can keep their rates low and welcome more Pennsylvania families to the great outdoors. I’m very proud of the unanimous support in the House and look forward to seeing this commonsense fix become law.”
Takac emphasized that H.B. 1424 is designed to set out clear, easy-to-follow tax rules while encouraging innovation and investment in new and evolving forms of outdoor lodging and recreation.
“Today’s vote sends a clear message that we all win when we protect and promote small, family-run operations,” Takac added. “My bill strikes the right balance between responsible local taxation and economic fairness”
The bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration.