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Automated Services Displacement Tax introduced (Harrity)

Philadelphia

Summary

Harrity introduced a bill to tax services performed by machines that replace human workers, with revenue earmarked for the Zero Fare transit program.

At a glance

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.

💰Financial impact

Could raise new revenue for the Zero Fare program; cost falls on companies deploying automation.

✅Who benefits

Workers whose jobs could be automated, and SEPTA riders via Zero Fare funding.

⚠️Who could be affected

Companies deploying delivery robots, driverless vehicles, and other automation.

Harrity introduced a bill to tax services performed by machines that replace human workers, with revenue earmarked for the Zero Fare transit program.

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