A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
This House Resolution (HR 421) designates April 2026 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes the month to raise awareness about child abuse prevention. The resolution highlights Pennsylvania's 2024 statistics (4,756 substantiated abuse cases, 60 child fatalities) and acknowledges community efforts to support victims. It urges Pennsylvanians to participate in prevention efforts and commends organizations working on this issue. The designation is symbolic, aiming to foster community engagement without altering existing policies.
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Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
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Referred to Children & Youth
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
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Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
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Craig Staats
RRepublican
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Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
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Jill Cooper
RRepublican
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Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
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Kerry Benninghoff
RRepublican
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Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
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Marc Anderson
RRepublican
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Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
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