Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

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   19 Aug 2026

   SB1440

   Introduced

   In emergency medical services system, providing for laryngectomy patient care QR code.
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   26 Jun 2026

   SB1399

   Introduced

   In Commonwealth services, providing for emergency preparedness requirements for covered facilities; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
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   22 Jun 2026

   SB1390

   Introduced

   In school finances, providing for school mapping services.
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   11 Jun 2026

   HB2449

   Engrossed

   Amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United States from any public ground or building and from any ground or building of certain other institutions," further providing for display of Green Star Service Banner.
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   11 Jun 2026

   HB2446

   Engrossed

   In Commonwealth services, establishing the Fire Company Transformational Grant Program.
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   28 May 2026

   SB1355

   Introduced

   In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, establishing a pilot program to award grants for veterans traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment.
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   26 May 2026

   SR326

   Passed

   Urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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   20 May 2026

   HB1485

   Engrossed

   Further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.
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   1 May 2026

   SB1305

   Introduced

   In emergency medical services system, providing for dementia care training.
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    23 Apr 2026

    SR247

    Introduced

    Honoring and expressing unwavering support from the Senate of Pennsylvania to the soldiers, airmen, marines and sailors of the United States Armed Forces serving in Operation Epic Fury and recognizing their courage, sacrifice and devotion to the defense of liberty.
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    23 Apr 2026

    SB1303

    Engrossed

    Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind.
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    1 Apr 2026

    SB1261

    Engrossed

    In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies; and, in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for annual reports.
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    30 Mar 2026

    HB2024

    Passed

    In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.
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    12 Mar 2026

    SR245

    Passed

    Supporting the bipartisan Federal Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025 and urging the Congress of the United States to pass the measure to expand and improve care for Pennsylvania veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury, including through innovative neurorehabilitation strategies that promote mental health and prevent suicide.
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    11 Mar 2026

    SB1209

    Introduced

    In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund; in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs and providing for veterans' claims assistance standards; and imposing penalties.
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    24 Oct 2025

    SB1078

    Introduced

    In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for uniform 911 surcharge; and making a repeal.
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    24 Oct 2025

    SB1061

    Introduced

    In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.
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    16 Oct 2025

    SR177

    Passed

    Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a legislative task force with an advisory committee of stakeholders to review, update and codify Pennsylvania's emergency management services law.
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    7 Oct 2025

    SB1037

    Introduced

    In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for uniform 911 surcharge.
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    25 Aug 2025

    SB980

    Introduced

    In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.
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    15 Jul 2025

    SB923

    Introduced

    In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for exemption of records from access.
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    15 Jul 2025

    HB1261

    Engrossed

    In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.
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    18 Jun 2025

    SB870

    Introduced

    In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.
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    18 Jun 2025

    HB1084

    Engrossed

    In general provisions relating to corporation bureau and UCC fees, further providing for fee schedule; and, in incorporation, providing for exemption from certain fees and solicitation requirements for volunteer fire companies.
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    6 Jun 2025

    SR122

    Introduced

    Urging the Congress of the United States to expand post-traumatic stress disorder treatment for veterans and service members by authorizing stellate ganglion block therapy through passage of H.R. 1947, the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act.

Doug Mastriano Republican · Chair Katie Muth Democratic · Chair Tracy Pennycuick Republican · Vice Chair Lisa Baker Republican Michele Brooks Republican Cris Dush Republican John Kane Democratic Wayne Langerholc Republican Nick Pisciottano Democratic Lindsey Williams Democratic

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