HB1144

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

Chamber Passed·5/12/25

Pennsylvania HB1144 amends veterans' pensions, increasing the monthly pension for blind and amputee/paralyzed veterans to $200.

Pennsylvania HB1144 amends the state's veterans' pensions and benefits, specifically increasing the monthly pension for blind veterans and amputee and paralyzed veterans to $200. The bill defines "blind veteran" as a veteran who lost their vision to the extent of having 3/60 or 10/200 or less normal vision, and "amputee and paralyzed veteran" as a veteran who lost or permanently and severely or completely paralyzed two or more limbs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 203–0 · May 12, 2025
Current
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

12:00 AM

Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

May 12, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

May 12, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (203-0)