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HB1719

In disaster emergency assistance, further providing for legislative purpose, for definitions and for construction, establishing the Individual Property Disaster Assistance Fund, renaming the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program and providing for definitions relating to Public Facilities Disaster Assistance Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; making interfund transfers; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·7/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1719 amends disaster emergency assistance laws, establishing the Individual Property Disaster Assistance Fund and renaming the Public.

Pennsylvania HB1719 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance disaster emergency assistance. It establishes the Individual Property Disaster Assistance Fund to provide financial aid to individuals and municipalities affected by natural or man-made disasters. The bill renames the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program to the Public Facilities Disaster Assistance Grant Program, clarifying its focus on public facilities.

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History

Jul 10, 2025

House

Referred to Insurance