Pennsylvania HB993: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated annual report; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

What the bill says

Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

From the amended text, April 20, 2026:

Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Chapter 96 of Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subchapter to read: SECTION 1. TITLE 51 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ: § 106. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT. (A) REQUIREMENT.--ANY REQUIREMENT UNDER THIS TITLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OR ANY BOARD, COMMISSION OR COUNCIL ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS TITLE TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL, BIENNIAL OR RECURRING REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR ANY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITTEES SHALL BE FULFILLED THROUGH THE <-- <-- <-- SUBMISSION OF A SINGLE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT. (B) SUBMISSION DEADLINE.--THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT SHALL COVER THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR AND SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2027, AND NO LATER THAN MARCH 1 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER. (C) CONTENTS.--THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT SHALL INCLUDE: (1) A SUMMARY OF THE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT OPERATIONS, INCLUDING ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES PROVIDED, STAFFING LEVELS AND USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS. (2) A FORWARD-LOOKING NARRATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT'S FUTURE PLANS, PRIORITIES AND ANTICIPATED OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MAJOR BUDGETARY OR …

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Sponsors

• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38) · primary sponsor
• Joshua Bashline (R, 63)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Jared Solomon (D, 202)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Jessica Benham (D, 36)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 1, 2026
2. April 20, 2026: Amended on second consideration, April 20, 2026
3. March 17, 2026: First consideration, March 17, 2026
4. March 17, 2026: Reported as amended, March 17, 2026
5. May 13, 2025: In the Senate
6. May 12, 2025: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 12, 2025
7. May 6, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 528-529), May 6, 2025
8. May 6, 2025: Third consideration and final passage, May 6, 2025 (203-0)
9. May 6, 2025: Re-reported as committed, May 6, 2025
10. May 5, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 480-481), May 5, 2025

Votes

• Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Reported as Amended (March 17, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Adopt Amendment (March 17, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third consideration and final passage, May 6, 2025 (203-0) (May 6, 2025): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (May 6, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (March 25, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB993?

HB993 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated annual report; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

What does HB993 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT; in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

What is the status of HB993?

Passed one chamber as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 1, 2026 (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB993?

Inglis III, John C. (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB993?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb993