Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 22 D cosponsors

HB 2778 — An Act providing home security devices to seniors; and imposing duties on the Department of Aging.

Last action — Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Sept. 18, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

In plain language

The bill establishes a program to provide home security devices to seniors in Pennsylvania.

The Senior Security Act aims to provide home security devices to Pennsylvania residents aged 60 and older. The Department of Aging will administer this program in partnership with local agencies, prioritizing seniors in high-risk situations.

What this means for you
  • Seniors: This means seniors in Pennsylvania can access home security devices to enhance their safety at no cost.

Summary

Ms. Rose's Law - Establishing a Statewide Home Security Program for Older Adults

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Sept. 18, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 231 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (231)

231 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2778 do?
Ms. Rose's Law - Establishing a Statewide Home Security Program for Older Adults
Who sponsors HB 2778?
HB 2778 is sponsored by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Brandon J. Markosek (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), and Joanna E. McClinton (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2778?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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