SB173

In general provisions, providing for veteran of Korean Armed Forces.

Chamber Passed·2/5/25

Pennsylvania SB173 grants Korean Armed Forces veterans residing in Pennsylvania the same rights and benefits as Pennsylvania military veterans.

Pennsylvania SB173 amends Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include veterans of the Korean Armed Forces among those eligible for Pennsylvania military veterans' benefits. This bill defines an "eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces" as any member of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces who served on active duty in the Vietnam War between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and received an honorable discharge or equivalent discharge from military service. It allows Commonwealth agencies to request supporting documentation to verify eligibility for benefits or recognition.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–0 · Feb 5, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

9:30 AM

Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

Jan 29, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Reported as amended

Mar 19, 2025

House

First consideration

Mar 19, 2025

House

Laid on the table