HB427

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

Introduced·1/31/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB427 amends Title 51 to establish burial benefits for deceased servicepersons.

Pennsylvania HB427 amends Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a section on burial benefits for deceased servicepersons. It requires licensed funeral directors, funeral entities, or cemetery companies to notify the county director of veterans affairs within 96 hours of receiving the remains of a deceased serviceperson with residence in the county at the time of death. The bill also mandates that these entities provide the deceased serviceperson's family with the contact information for the county director of veterans affairs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4, 2025

12:00 AM

Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

11:00 AM

Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Feb 4, 2025

House

First consideration

Feb 4, 2025

House

Laid on the table