SB 12092025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1209
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund; in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs and providing for veterans' claims assistance standards; and imposing penalties.
In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Cosponsors (9)
- Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Lisa Baker, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Fontana
Status
In committee as of March 18, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
March 17, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as AmendedPassed9–2
yes (9) Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, John Kane, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (2) Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams
March 17, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Adopt Amendment A02624Passed11–0
yes (11) Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, John Kane, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.