A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Prince Hall Mason Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates March 25, 2026, as "Prince Hall Mason Day at the Capitol" to honor The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of Prince Hall Freemasonry, which traces its roots to 1775 and the establishment of the first African-American Lodge in the United States. It highlights the lodge's contributions to Pennsylvania's history, including its connections to the founding of Mother Bethel AME Church and the Free African Society, as well as the civic and educational achievements of its members. The resolution serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the lodge's charitable work and community service across the Commonwealth.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
195–4
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jordan Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Napoleon Nelson
DDemocratic
Co
Tarah Probst
DDemocratic
Co
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Co
Tom Mehaffie
RRepublican
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