Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1471: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for certification of eligibility, for grants and for limitations, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for certification of eligibility and for Military Family Education Program grants, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1471 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on September 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for certification of eligibility, for grants and for limitations, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for certification of eligibility and for Military Family Education Program grants, providing for family member loan repayment alternative and further providing for administration. Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Re-referred to Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Mastriano | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Gene Yaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness