Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 889: An Act amending Titles 51 (Military Affairs) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for duties of department; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for specific duties relating to Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs; and, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, further providing for powers and duties of department.

In committee Last action March 13, 2025: Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

Plain-language summary

HB 889 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 51 (Military Affairs) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for duties of department; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for specific duties relating to Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs; and, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, further providing for powers and duties of department. Primary sponsor: Joe Webster (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Webster (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.