Designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 16-20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (200-3) · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (201-2) · 2026-10-21
In pupils and attendance, providing for education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2026-10-15
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (199-4) · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the week of September 12 through 18, 2026, as "Neonatal Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes the week of September 12 through 18, 2026, as "Neonatal Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the week of September 12 through 18, 2026, as "Neonatal Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (200-3) · 2026-10-06
Designating November 5, 2026, as "Guru Nanak Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 5, 2026, as "Guru Nanak Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating November 5, 2026, as "Guru Nanak Day" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReported as committed · 2026-09-29
Designating the month of November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Designates November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Not out of committeeReported as committed · 2026-09-28
Providing for the Ebony Alert System; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing a penalty.
In plain English Creates an Ebony Alert System and requires the Pennsylvania State Police to implement it.
Official synopsis: An Act providing for the Ebony Alert System; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police; and imposing a penalty.
Out of committeeLaid on the table · 2026-09-08
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals.
An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals.
Became lawAct No. 34 of 2026 · 2026-07-20
Establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education.
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education.
Not out of committeeReferred to Education · 2026-06-22
In general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems.
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems.
Not out of committeeReferred to Transportation · 2026-05-29
In preliminary provisions, providing for Keystone Exam alternative feasibility study.
In plain English Requires a study on the feasibility of alternatives to the Keystone Exam.
Official synopsis: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for Keystone Exam alternative feasibility study.
Passed one chamberReferred to Education · 2026-05-07
Further providing for definitions and for practice of physical therapy.
An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for definitions and for practice of physical therapy.
Became lawAct No. 12 of 2026 · 2026-05-06
Recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognize the important contributions of the Sikh community and combat anti-Sikh bigotry.
In plain English Recognizes April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognize the important contributions of the Sikh community and combat anti-Sikh bigotry.
Became lawAdopted (185-16) · 2026-04-29
Recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
In plain English Designates April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
Became lawAdopted (197-4) · 2026-04-13
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