SB138

In incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for definitions, for volunteer service credit program, for service record, for certification and for duties of State Fire Commissioner.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB138 amends the definitions and procedures for volunteer service credits for municipal fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical.

Pennsylvania SB138 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise definitions and procedures for volunteer service credits for municipal fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies. It updates the definitions of "active volunteer" and "volunteer," establishes a volunteer service credit program, and outlines the requirements for service records and certification. The bill also details the duties of the State Fire Commissioner, including establishing guidelines for the tax credit and posting them online. The act will take effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness: Reported as Committed

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

9:00 AM

Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (s) Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Reported as committed

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

First consideration