A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates September 2025 as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or funding but officially recognizes the condition to promote public education about alopecia areata, a non-life-threatening autoimmune condition causing hair loss. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to learn more about the disease, which affects millions in the U.S. and can cause emotional challenges due to stigma. As a symbolic gesture, it aligns with national awareness efforts held in September.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
Floor votes · House Jan 29, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jan 29, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 29, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
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