A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This House Resolution designates April 2025 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or penalties but formally recognizes and supports existing state and national efforts to reduce distracted driving. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to focus on driving safely and discuss distraction risks with others. It aligns with current awareness campaigns led by agencies like PennDOT and the State Police, which already provide safety resources. The designation applies broadly to all residents and drivers in the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
199–4
Passed
Total votes 203
Apr 24, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
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