SB 14712025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1471
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for certification of eligibility, for grants and for limitations, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for certification of eligibility and for Military Family Education Program grants, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration.
In committee Last action October 7, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Mastriano
- Cosponsors (4)
- Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman
Status
In committee as of October 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
October 6, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as CommittedPassed11–0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| October 7, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| October 6, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 6, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| September 24, 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.