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This bill establishes a new program to create an official logotype (logo) for veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania, providing a way for such businesses to be easily identified and recognized. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will develop the logotype within 90 days of the bill's enactment, and create an application process for veteran-owned businesses to use the logo. To qualify, a business must be at least 51% owned by veterans, and the department will develop specific eligibility criteria. Businesses can apply to use the logo through an online application, with a fee not exceeding $250, which will be deposited into the Military Family Relief Assistance Fund. The logo is intended to help identify and support veteran-owned businesses, and the department will create an online database of businesses approved to use the logo. The bill also includes a penalty for fraudulently claiming veteran status to obtain the logo, which would be classified as a misdemeanor of the third degree, with any fines collected being deposited into the Military Family Relief Assistance Fund. Additionally, the department is required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number of approved veteran-owned businesses and applications received. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2026, or immediately thereafter.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

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