A Resolution establishing a task force to study social media platforms and websites on which suicide is encouraged.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 65) establishes a task force to study social media platforms and websites that encourage suicide. The task force, chaired by the Attorney General and including health officials, legislative committee leaders, and appointed experts in psychology, cyberbullying, and suicide prevention, will examine how to address such content. It must issue a report within two years with recommendations for legislative or executive actions to prevent suicides linked to these online spaces. The resolution focuses on gathering evidence and advice to inform future policy, without creating new laws or regulations.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Mary Isaacson
DDemocratic
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Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
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Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
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Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
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Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
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Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
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Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
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José Giral
DDemocratic
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Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
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Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
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