Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1088 — An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for First Defenders Day.

Last action — Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2026

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced November 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes a new holiday called First Defenders Day in Pennsylvania.

This bill introduces First Defenders Day, a new state holiday in Pennsylvania. It aims to honor and recognize the contributions of first responders and veterans.

Summary

Establishing First Defenders Day in Pennsylvania

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 1088 adds "First Defenders Day" as a legal holiday in Pennsylvania, recognizing the role of state residents who volunteered to defend the nation during the Civil War. This change highlights the contributions of these early militia units and sets a formal observance for the day, which can foster greater awareness and appreciation for local history. Establishing it as a holiday also offers an opportunity for community events and education around this significant historical event.

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1306 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1758 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1088 2025 INTRODUCED BY COLEMAN, MARTIN, TARTAGLIONE, MASTRIANO, FONTANA, ARGALL AND STEFANO, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Defenders Day as a legal holiday in Pennsylvania.f First The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
1088 2025 INTRODUCED BY COLEMAN, MARTIN, TARTAGLIONE, MASTRIANO, FONTANA, ARGALL AND STEFANO, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 SENATOR DUSH, STATE GOVERNMENT, AS AMENDED, JUNE 2, 2026 AN ACT AmeConsolidated Statutes, providing for observance of Firstvania <-- Defenders Day as a legal holiday in Pennsylvania.
IN VETERAN <-- RECOGNITION, PROVIDING FOR FIRST DEFENDERS DAY.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated <-- Statutes is amended by adding a part to read:
Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a part to read:
SECTION 1.
TITLE 38 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED <-- STATUTES IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
§ 1307.
FIRST DEFENDERS DAY.
(c) Proclamation.--The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation encouraging all residents, schools and veterans' organizations to observe First Defenders Day in Pennsylvania with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities to honor 20250SB1088PN1758 - 2 - the contributions of the First Defenders and all Pennsylvanians who served in defense of the nation during the Civil War.
(c) Proclamation.--The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation encouraging all residents, schools and veterans' organizations to observe First Defenders Day in Pennsylvania with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities to honor the contributions of the First Defenders and all Pennsylvanians who served in defense of the nation during the Civil War.
THE <-- PROCLAMATION MAY NOT MANDATE A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OBSERVANCE.
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Action History

  1. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2026

  2. Second consideration, June 9, 2026

  3. First consideration, June 2, 2026

  4. Reported as amended, June 2, 2026

  5. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 11, 2025

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1088 do?
Establishing First Defenders Day in Pennsylvania
Who sponsors SB 1088?
SB 1088 is sponsored by Scott Martin (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), and Doug Mastriano (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1088?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced November 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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