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PA HB993
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Inglis
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AI Summary
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Creates an official veteran-owned business logotype that the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs must design within 30 days, available to businesses with at least 51% veteran ownership
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Requires the department to develop an application process in consultation with the Department of Community and Economic Development, with decisions on applications due within 60 days
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Establishes a Veteran-Owned Business Coordinator position within the Department of Community and Economic Development to assist veterans who own, operate, or seek to start a business
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Imposes a third-degree misdemeanor penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to use the logotype, with fines deposited into the Veterans' Trust Fund
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Mandates annual reporting by March 31 to legislative Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees on the number of approved businesses and applications received
Legislative Description
In veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.
Last Action
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
5/12/2025