Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 1985 — An Act amending the act of November 30, 1965 (P.L.847, No.356), known as the Banking Code of 1965, in general provisions, further providing for legal holidays; and making a repeal.

Last action — Referred to State Government

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  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 October 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill removes Columbus Day as an optional holiday for banking institutions in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 113(b)

    [Columbus Day (the second Monday in October);]

    Columbus Day is no longer recognized as an optional holiday for banking institutions.

  • The act of August 13, 1963 (P.L.660, No.345), entitled "An act providing for the observance of October 12 of each year as Columbus Day," is repealed.

    The law that established Columbus Day as an observance is repealed.

Action History

  1. Referred to State Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1985?
HB 1985 is sponsored by Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1985?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1985?
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