Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HR 609 — A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Sept. 2, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This resolution designates November 2026 as Prematurity Awareness Month and November 17, 2026, as Prematurity Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.

The bill establishes November as a month to raise awareness about premature births and specifies a day to focus on this issue. It aims to promote understanding and support for those affected by prematurity.

Summary

Prematurity Awareness Month and Day

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Sept. 2, 2026

Sponsors

  • CURRY · Primary
  • MAYES · Cosponsor
  • McNEILL · Cosponsor
  • GUZMAN · Cosponsor
  • HOHENSTEIN · Cosponsor
  • SANCHEZ · Cosponsor
  • WAXMAN · Cosponsor
  • HILL-EVANS · Cosponsor
  • RIVERA · Cosponsor
  • GALLAGHER · Cosponsor
  • D. WILLIAMS · Cosponsor
  • NEILSON · Cosponsor
  • COOPER · Cosponsor
  • BOYD · Cosponsor
  • CEPEDA-FREYTIZ · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • CURRY

Co-sponsors (14)

  • MAYES
  • McNEILL
  • GUZMAN
  • HOHENSTEIN
  • SANCHEZ
  • WAXMAN
  • HILL-EVANS
  • RIVERA
  • GALLAGHER
  • D. WILLIAMS
  • NEILSON
  • COOPER
  • BOYD
  • CEPEDA-FREYTIZ

Not signed on (238)

238 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 609 do?
Prematurity Awareness Month and Day
Who sponsors HR 609?
HR 609 is sponsored by CURRY, MAYES, McNEILL, GUZMAN, HOHENSTEIN, SANCHEZ, WAXMAN, HILL-EVANS, RIVERA, GALLAGHER, D. WILLIAMS, NEILSON, COOPER, BOYD, and CEPEDA-FREYTIZ.
What is the current status of HR 609?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 609?
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