A Resolution designating May 15, 2026, as "Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates May 15, 2026, as Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to highlight the rare genetic disorder and support affected individuals and families. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the condition's symptoms, such as hyperphagia and cognitive challenges, and to promote early diagnosis and access to care. By officially recognizing this day, the bill seeks to encourage community awareness and demonstrate support for those impacted by the syndrome.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
Floor votes · House May 4, 2026
How they voted
199–2
Passed
Total votes 201
May 4, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leanne Krueger
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Rivera
DDemocratic
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