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SB1209

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.

Introduced·3/11/26

Pennsylvania SB1209 regulates veterans' benefits assistance, setting standards and penalties for those offering such services.

Pennsylvania SB1209 amends Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to regulate entities assisting veterans, service members, and eligible dependents with veterans' benefits claims. It mandates annual registration with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, including details about services offered, fees, and accreditation status. Providers must disclose all fees and compensation structures before offering services and cannot charge fees within a year of a veteran's release from active duty.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

Calendar

Mar 17

10:30 AM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (s) Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Second consideration

Mar 18

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Mar 17

Senate

Reported as amended