HB 555 is sponsored by Brett R. Miller (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Lewis, Metcalfe, Barrar, Ryan, David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Readshaw, Craig T. Staats (Republican), Saylor, Cox, Hershey, and Mike Jones (Republican).

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Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 555 — An Act providing for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; requiring public school districts to allow religious expression in class assignments, to provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities and to provide a limited public forum for student speakers at nongraduation and graduation events; and providing for a model policy for voluntary religious expression in public schools.

Last action February 20, 2019 — PN 0554 Referred to JUDICIARY

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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Action History

February 20, 2019
PN 0554 Referred to JUDICIARY

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Rob W. Kauffman Republican

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 555?: HB 555 is sponsored by Brett R. Miller (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Lewis, Metcalfe, Barrar, Ryan, David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Readshaw, Craig T. Staats (Republican), Saylor, Cox, Hershey, and Mike Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 555?: This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 555?: Track HB 555 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 555
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2019-2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 20, 2019
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Rob W. Kauffman

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