A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution formally recognizes May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of mental well-being. It calls on government agencies, schools, businesses, and residents to increase understanding of mental illnesses and promote access to appropriate services. The text emphasizes that mental health issues affect people of all backgrounds and are biological disorders requiring proper treatment rather than willpower. By designating this month for awareness, the bill aims to foster a supportive environment for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 17, 2024
Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes · House May 22, 2024
How they voted
178–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
May 22, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
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