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HB 877

An Act amending the act of June 29, 1996 (P.L.434, No.67), known as the Job Enhancement Act, in Community Development Bank Grant and Loan Program, further providing for definitions and providing for financial assistance to air ambulance crash impacted businesses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 20 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania expands Community Development Bank assistance to include grants and loans for businesses affected by a specific air ambulance crash incident.

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Bill Summary · HB 877

Legislative bill overview

HB 877 amends Pennsylvania's Job Enhancement Act to expand the Community Development Bank's Grant and Loan Program by adding new provisions for financial assistance to businesses impacted by an air ambulance crash. The bill modifies existing definitions and creates a mechanism for affected businesses to receive grants or loans through this economic development program.

Why is this important

This bill addresses economic recovery for businesses directly harmed by a specific disaster event, allowing them access to state-backed financial resources that might otherwise be unavailable. Such targeted assistance can help affected business owners recover operations, preserve jobs, and stabilize the local economy in the crash impact zone.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity and precedent: The bill targets one particular incident rather than establishing broader disaster relief criteria, which could raise questions about fairness to businesses affected by other disasters and whether this sets a precedent for event-specific legislation
  • Program scope creep: Expanding the Community Development Bank program beyond its original economic development purpose may dilute its intended mission and raise concerns about fiscal responsibility and eligibility standards
  • Undefined details: The bill's vague language about "air ambulance crash impacted businesses" lacks clarity on geographic boundaries, eligibility criteria, damage thresholds, and fund amounts, creating implementation uncertainty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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