An Act providing for the annual recognition and observance of May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" in Pennsylvania.
HB 2248 designates May 20 as "Jimmy Stewart Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the late actor, who was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and starred in iconic films like *It's a Wonderful Life* and *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington*. The bill is purely commemorative, with no requirement for employers to grant paid leave or treat the day as a legal holiday. It includes legislative findings about Stewart's life, career, military service, and legacy, including his 1985 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The designation applies annually without imposing new obligations on individuals or organizations.
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Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
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