HB 2439 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify how state grants are distributed to veterans' service officer programs. It requires designated organizations to submit detailed annual reports on their activities, budgets, and financial audits to state officials and legislative committees. The legislation also establishes rules for calculating grant amounts based on submitted spending plans and past performance, ensuring funds are prorated if the total budget is insufficient. These changes are designed to improve transparency and accountability for how veterans' service groups use public funding.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN3245 Printer's No. PN3282 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was updated to reflect the bill's progression from its initial introduction to its amended version after committee review. This update includes changes to the list of sponsoring representatives and adds a new effective date for the legislation.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the effective date of the new provisions was expanded to apply to grants awarded for calendar year 2028, rather than the previous unspecified timeline.
TIMELINE

Added a specific effective date of January 1, 2027, for the entire act, replacing the previous 60-day delay.

Added a new section specifying that amendments to the veterans' grant program apply beginning with grants awarded for calendar year 2028.

TECHNICAL

Updated the list of bill sponsors to include new representatives (Inglis and Dellos) and removed former sponsors (Kenyatta).

Changed the bill's printer number from 3245 to 3282 to reflect the updated version of the text.

Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 27, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Apr 27, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors