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Introduced
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution formally recognizes the month of June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the significant contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals and their allies to the Commonwealth's development. It highlights Pennsylvania's historical role in LGBTQ+ activism, including pivotal events like the 1965 Dewey's lunch counter sit-in and the Annual Reminder marches, and notes past governmental actions supporting LGBTQ+ equality. The resolution emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, especially in light of ongoing challenges and discrimination, to ensure their visibility and well-being.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (31)
Jessica Benham (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr426 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HR0426/PN2970 |
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