HR 481 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating May 2, 2026, as "Negro Leagues Day" in Pennsylvania to remember the contributions African-American baseball players made to the game of baseball.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2, 2026, as Negro Leagues Day to honor African-American baseball players who contributed to the sport. The bill recognizes the historical significance of Negro League teams in Pennsylvania, such as the Philadelphia Giants and Homestead Grays, and highlights the achievements of players like Josh Gibson and Roy Campanella. By officially naming this date, the resolution aims to preserve the legacy of these athletes and acknowledge their impact on the civil rights movement in sports.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
Floor votes · House May 4, 2026

How they voted

1983
Passed
Total votes 201
May 4, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
96 Yea 3 Nay
96% 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 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

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