A Resolution designating the week of September 21 through 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates the week of September 21 through 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of train collisions and trespassing on railroad tracks. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic resolution to encourage safety education during the specified period. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Governor, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the nonprofit organization Operation Lifesaver.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2026
How they voted
198–3
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 24, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Matzie
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Delloso
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
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