HR 503 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing October 5, 2024, as "Ostomy Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates October 5, 2024, as Ostomy Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to honor individuals living with ostomies. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the surgery and reduce stigma by highlighting the importance of education and support for patients and their families. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the medical procedure and promote awareness within the state.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2024 Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
Oct 2, 2024
D Democratic12
12 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
9 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (21-0)
house
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors