An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.
SB 534 amends Pennsylvania's Military Affairs statutes to increase the monthly pension amounts for specific groups of veterans. This bill raises the pension for eligible blind veterans from $150 to $180 per month. Similarly, it increases the monthly pension for eligible amputee and paralyzed veterans from $150 to $180. The Adjutant General is responsible for determining the eligibility of applicants for these benefits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
May 6, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
Co
Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
Co
Michele Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
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