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PA SB64

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Camera Bartolotta

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an official veteran-owned business logotype program administered by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, requiring the department to develop the logo and application within 90 days of the effective date

  • Defines veteran-owned business as one where at least 51% of ownership interest is held by veterans, with the department required to establish eligibility guidelines and maintain a public online database of approved businesses

  • Establishes a fee of up to $250 for use of the logotype, with fees and voluntary contributions deposited into the Military Family Relief Assistance Fund to cover program costs

  • Imposes a third-degree misdemeanor penalty for individuals who fraudulently claim veteran status to use the logotype, with fines deposited into the Military Family Relief Assistance Fund

  • Requires the department to notify applicants of approval decisions within 60 days and submit annual reports by March 31 to legislative Veterans Affairs committees on applications received and businesses approved

Legislative Description

In military leave of absence, further providing for military family relief assistance; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness9/10/2025
Appropriations6/9/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness1/22/2025

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