Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 870: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 870 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 18, 2025. 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 eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments. Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Pennycuick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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