HR 211 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National Midwifery Week" in Pennsylvania.

HR 211 is a resolution designating the week of October 5-11, 2025, as "National Midwifery Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes midwifery as a healthcare profession. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by raising awareness of midwifery services, though it has no binding effect on state action or funding. This procedural bill aims to honor midwives' contributions to maternal and infant health through official acknowledgment.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Last action Dec 16, 2025
Floor votes · House Sep 29, 2025

How they voted

241
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 26
Sep 29, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 1 Nay 1
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 29, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-1-1)
house
Sep 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors