Veterans

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1091: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7041, carrying Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, as the Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge.

SB 1091 designates Bridge Key 7041 on Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, as the "Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge." The bill directly affects the bridge's official name and honors Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer, a Bucks County resident who died in service. This is a commemorative resolution with no substantive policy changes or financial provisions. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee on November 24, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via bridge naming, directly aligning with recognition indicator for veterans' topic90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 130: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

SB 130 requires funeral homes and cemeteries to notify county veterans offices within 96 hours when a deceased military service member (with county residency at death) is buried or cremated. It specifically applies if a cemetery interment occurs for cremated remains without prior funeral services provided by a funeral home. The law directs these businesses to share contact details for county veterans offices with the deceased's family. This aims to streamline access to burial benefits for veterans' families by ensuring timely notification to local veterans' programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires funeral homes/cemeteries to notify veterans offices for burial benefits, streamlining access to existing services for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Nov 6, 2025

HB 2015: An Act designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5662, carrying Pennsylvania Route 866 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Catharine Township, Blair County, as the Sergeant Edward Vernon McChessney Memorial Bridge.

HB 2015 designates a specific bridge (Bridge Key 5662 on PA Route 866 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Catharine Township, Blair County) as the "Sergeant Edward Vernon McChessney Memorial Bridge." This bill is purely commemorative, honoring a named individual by renaming the bridge. It does not create new policies, affect regulations, or alter funding. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee for review.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veteran service via memorial bridge designation, directly aligning with 'recognition' under veterans' policies as specified in topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 2020: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for personal organization registration plates and for Gold Star Family plate.

HB 2020 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle registration laws to expand options for specialty license plates. It specifically adds provisions for "personal organization" plates (for groups like nonprofits) and "Gold Star Family" plates (for families of military members killed in service). The bill establishes the process for issuing these plates and outlines eligibility criteria for applicants. This directly affects Pennsylvania residents seeking these specific specialty plates during vehicle registration.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds Gold Star Family plates for families of fallen service members, directly recognizing military sacrifice as a form of veteran recognition.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1361: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 56130, carrying Pennsylvania Route 562 over Manatawny Creek in Amity Township, Berks County, as the PFC Travis C. Zimmerman Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 562 over Manatawny Creek in Amity Township, Berks County (Bridge Key 56130) as the "PFC Travis C. Zimmerman Memorial Bridge." It directs the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the bridge for public visibility. The bill honors PFC Travis C. Zimmerman, a soldier killed in action in Iraq in 2006, who was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. The designation takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates bridge in honor of fallen veteran PFC Travis Zimmerman, recognizing his service and sacrifice, aligning with veteran recognition support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 28, 2025

SR 182: A Resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and honoring the generations of Marines whose service and sacrifice have strengthened the Commonwealth and the Nation.

This resolution (SR 182) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and honors the service and sacrifice of Marines throughout history, specifically acknowledging their contributions to both the Commonwealth and the nation. It is a formal, non-binding resolution adopted by the legislature to recognize this milestone, directly affecting the Commonwealth's official acknowledgment of Marine Corps history. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to Marines' legacy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Marine Corps service and sacrifice, aligning with recognition indicator for veterans' acknowledgment per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 1738: An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in corporate power relating to boroughs, further providing for specific powers; in veterans' affairs relating to boroughs, further providing for care and erection of memorials; in corporate powers relating to third class cities, providing for control, maintenance and repair of memorials; in veterans' affairs relating to third class cities, further providing for care of memorials; in grounds and buildings, further providing for monuments, memorials and memorial halls to war veterans and for preservation, maintenance, repair and completion of public monuments; and making an editorial change.

HB 1738 updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify local government authority over veterans' memorials and public monuments. It grants boroughs specific powers to erect, maintain, and repair memorials for veterans, and gives third-class cities control over memorial maintenance and repair. The bill also strengthens rules for preserving, repairing, and completing public monuments related to war veterans across all public grounds. These changes directly affect boroughs and third-class cities statewide by standardizing their responsibilities for memorial care.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly grants powers to erect/maintain veterans' memorials and preserves war veteran monuments, directly recognizing service through local government authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 21, 2025

SB 475: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further providing for problem-solving courts; and, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation.

SB 475 creates a framework for Pennsylvania courts to establish specialized "problem-solving" treatment courts (including veterans, drug, mental health, and DUI courts) and modifies probation rules. It allows courts to create "veterans tracks" within existing treatment programs and requires judges to consider a defendant's employment status when sentencing for technical probation violations. The bill specifically permits up to 30 days of incarceration to allow defendants to enter treatment courts instead of imposing full sentences for technical probation violations. This directly affects Pennsylvania courts, probation officers, and individuals on probation who commit minor violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates specialized treatment courts (veterans, drug, mental health) to address root causes, reduces punitive probation violations by considering employment, and aligns with rehabilitation-focused reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health courts as specialized treatment programs, redirecting defendants to healthcare-focused interventions instead of incarceration, directly supporting mental health services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates veterans treatment courts within problem-solving programs, enabling access to services instead of incarceration, directly supporting veteran needs through judicial system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 993: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated annual report; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

House Bill 993 creates an official logotype for veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will develop this logotype and establish an application process and eligibility guidelines for businesses to use it. A veteran-owned business is defined as one where at least 51% of the ownership is held by a veteran. The bill also establishes a penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to use the logotype and creates a Veteran-Owned Business Coordinator to assist veteran entrepreneurs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates official logotype for veteran-owned businesses (51% veteran ownership), enhancing recognition and support for veteran entrepreneurship per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 260: A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

This resolution designates September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania to honor veterans wounded in military service and recognize the advocacy and support provided by the Disabled American Veterans organization. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these contributions through a state-recognized observance. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by establishing a symbolic day of recognition for these veterans and the organization.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Sept 25, 2025, as Disabled American Veterans Day to honor wounded veterans and recognize DAV's advocacy, aligning with recognition indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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