HB 1952 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Titles 51 (Military Affairs) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions and providing for a policy for the award of academic credit for military training; and making editorial changes.

This bill establishes a policy allowing Pennsylvania educational institutions to award academic credit for military training and service. It directly affects students enrolled in community colleges, public universities, and state-related institutions who have completed military duties. The legislation requires the Department of Education to create guidelines for granting credit based on the skills and experience gained during service. Additionally, the bill ensures that professionals holding state licenses do not lose their credentials or miss continuing education requirements while serving in the military.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Jun 12, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 12, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
0 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.