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PA HB886

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to conduct briefings with incarcerated veterans prior to their release from state correctional institutions
  • Briefings must explain federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families, including information on how to apply for those benefits
  • Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding new Section 1107
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for prerelease briefings on veterans benefits.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026
Appropriations2/2/2026
Judiciary3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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