A Resolution honoring the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
This House Resolution honors the memory of five law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2025. It specifically names Patrolman Andrew Duarte and Police Officers Mark Baker, Cody Becker, Isaiah Emenheiser, and Andy Chan, listing their departments and dates of death. The measure directs the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to express sympathy to the families and friends of these fallen officers. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35
lower
1 primary · 43 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Goughnour
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
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