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PA HB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Ciresi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the State Emergency Supplemental Grant Program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to provide additional disaster assistance to residents and businesses who have exhausted federal FEMA grants or experienced losses from state-declared disasters

  • Caps supplemental grants at $10,000 for federal disaster declarations, covering the difference between FEMA payments and federally appraised losses for eligible items including housing, temporary rental assistance, personal property, medical/dental care, transportation, and funeral costs

  • Establishes the State Emergency Supplemental Assistance Fund in the State Treasury, funded by $5,000,000 annual transfers from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026

  • Excludes coverage for home improvements, preexisting conditions, landscaping, recreational property, pre-disaster debts, luxury items, and cash

  • Requires full repayment of grants if funds are misspent or obtained fraudulently, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Assistance Fund; and making a transfer.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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