A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2024 as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House resolution officially designates September 2024 as Alopecia Areata Awareness Month to highlight the condition affecting millions of people with autoimmune-related hair loss. The measure does not alter laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about the disease's various forms, its impact on patients' emotional well-being, and ongoing research efforts. By encouraging Pennsylvanians to learn more about the condition, the bill aims to reduce stigma and support community events dedicated to the cause.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 27, 2024
Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
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 (25-0)
house
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 27, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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