A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to highlight childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which requires intensive speech therapy and can impact a child's ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. By encouraging residents to foster community awareness, the resolution seeks to support families and professionals working to help children with this neurological disorder develop their speech skills.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Jun 16, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 14, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 14, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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