A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of early health testing for infants. The bill does not alter any laws or change how screening is conducted; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public awareness among parents, healthcare providers, and the community. By recognizing this month, the House of Representatives aims to promote education about newborn screening programs that detect rare but serious conditions.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 24, 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
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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