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PA HB304

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Cerrato

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants Pennsylvania residents who served in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the Vietnam War (January 9, 1962 – May 7, 1975) the same state veterans' rights, benefits, recognition, and privileges as U.S. military veterans

  • Eligible individuals must be naturalized U.S. citizens and recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. § 109 (benefits for discharged members of allied forces)

  • Authorizes Commonwealth agencies to request supporting documentation including discharge papers, separation documents, and VA records to verify eligibility

  • Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding Section 105

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general provisions, providing for veteran of Korean Armed Forces.

Last Action

Act No. 10 of 2025

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness3/19/2025
Appropriations3/17/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness1/23/2025

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