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PA HB1144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases monthly pension payments for blind veterans from $150 to $200

  • Increases monthly pension payments for amputee and paralyzed veterans from $150 to $200

  • Expands eligibility to include current permanent residents of Pennsylvania, not just those who listed Pennsylvania as residence when entering service

  • Explicitly includes reserve component and National Guard members in the definition of eligible veterans

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness5/22/2025
Appropriations5/7/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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