A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as Preeclampsia Awareness Month to highlight a serious pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure. The bill aims to increase public knowledge about the condition, which can lead to seizures, strokes, and organ failure if not managed properly. By recognizing this month, the House intends to encourage pregnant individuals to learn about warning signs and seek timely medical care. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal statement of support for maternal health awareness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
186–15
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
84% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
AT
Ana Tiburcio
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
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