An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, establishing a pilot program to award grants for veterans traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program to provide grants for treating veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The State Veterans' Commission will award $150,000 annually to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare providers selected from the eastern, central, and western regions of Pennsylvania. Recipients must use the funds to develop and evaluate treatment programs aimed at improving mental health outcomes and reducing suicide risk among veterans. The program is set to expire three years after it begins, and the state will submit annual reports to the legislature detailing how the grants were used and their effectiveness.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Printer's No. PN1752
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Printer's No. PN1835
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MODERATE
The bill text was updated from Printer's Number 1752 to 1835, reflecting amendments made on June 23, 2026. The most significant change is the insertion of the phrase 'DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH' into multiple sections, clarifying that the Department of Health is a primary actor alongside the department in establishing the pilot program and submitting reports. This amendment ensures the Department of Health is explicitly named as a partner in the grant process and reporting requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope was clarified by explicitly naming the Department of Health as a co-manager of the pilot program and a required recipient of the annual report, rather than leaving its role implied.
REQUIREMENT
Added 'DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH' to the establishment of the pilot program to clarify that the Department of Health must consult with the department and participate in the grant process.
Added 'DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH' to the reporting requirements, ensuring the Department of Health is explicitly named as a recipient of the annual evaluation report.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill header and printer's numbers from 1752 to 1835 to reflect the latest version of the text.
Added the date 'AS AMENDED, JUNE 23, 2026' to the introduction section to track the legislative history.
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Amendments
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Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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