HR 537 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

1983
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 24, 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
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