A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
HR 279 is a non-binding resolution recognizing October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally acknowledges domestic violence as a significant issue affecting Pennsylvanians, highlighting existing support resources like those provided by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV). The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or programs but serves as a symbolic commitment to raising public awareness about the issue and available victim support services. It aligns with Pennsylvania's ongoing efforts to address domestic violence through established community resources.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 1, 2025
Last action Oct 29, 2025
Floor votes · House Oct 29, 2025
How they voted
200–3
Passed
Total votes 203
Oct 29, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Sep 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sheryl Delozier
RRepublican
Co
Ann Flood
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Donna Scheuren
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
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