Pa. Bill Seeks To Suspend Sales Tax For Restaurants, Hotels

Pennsylvania would temporarily suspend collection of sales and use tax from restaurants, hotels and bars under a bill introduced in the state Senate as a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

S.B. 1249, which was introduced Tuesday by Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Northampton, cites a disaster declaration issued by Gov. Tom Wolf in March amid the outbreak of the virus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19.

If enacted, the suspension would take effect immediately and expire after 180 days.

--Editing by Tim Ruel.

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