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
21–0
Passed
Total votes 21
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic12
100% Yea
R
Republican9
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Rozzi
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
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