A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2026 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates November 2026 as National Epilepsy Awareness Month to highlight the condition and reduce societal stigma. The measure directly affects the state legislature and the public by formally recognizing the month for educational purposes. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote understanding of epilepsy among Pennsylvanians.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action Jun 29, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 2, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 2, 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
Jun 2, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Russ Diamond
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
CW
Catherine Wallen
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
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