Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1495: An Act establishing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force and providing for its powers and duties; and imposing duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1495 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force and providing for its powers and duties; and imposing duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 13, 2026): Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Pennycuick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Scott Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Joe Picozzi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness