Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 R · 10 D cosponsors

HR 518 — A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2026 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 10 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill designates November 2026 as 'National Epilepsy Awareness Month' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution recognizes November 2026 to raise awareness about epilepsy in Pennsylvania. It aims to highlight the challenges faced by those with epilepsy and promote understanding.

Summary

National Epilepsy Awareness Month– November 2026

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, June 2, 2026

  3. Referred to HEALTH, May 6, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 233 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (233)

233 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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Votes

Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 518 do?
National Epilepsy Awareness Month– November 2026
Who sponsors HR 518?
HR 518 is sponsored by Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Tina Pickett (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Joe Hogan (Republican), and Russ Diamond (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 518?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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