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PA HB993

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Inglis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Imposes a third-degree misdemeanor penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to use the logotype, with fines deposited into the Veterans' Trust Fund

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness5/12/2025
Appropriations5/5/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness3/20/2025

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