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PA HB1869
Bill
Status
9/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Perry Warren
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Made in PA Program" within the Department of Community and Economic Development to create, trademark, and license a "Made in PA" logo for businesses that produce, manufacture, or assemble tangible products in Pennsylvania
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Requires participating businesses to have a physical location in Pennsylvania, be current on all state taxes, and enter into a one-year renewable membership agreement with the department
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Creates the Made in PA Fund in the State Treasury, funded by membership fees, civil penalties, and appropriations, to promote Pennsylvania-made products and administer the program
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Authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations of the act or membership agreements, with the Attorney General empowered to seek injunctive relief in court
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Mandates the department maintain a publicly accessible online list of member businesses updated quarterly, and submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly on program operations and impact
Legislative Description
Providing for the Made in PA Program, for duties and authority of Department of Community and Economic Development, for application process and for costs; establishing the Made in PA Fund; and providing for civil penalties, for injunctive relief and for rules and regulations.
Last Action
Referred to Commerce
9/22/2025