A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2024, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates October 9, 2024, as "Ageism Awareness Day" throughout Pennsylvania to highlight the issue of discrimination against older adults. The resolution aims to raise public consciousness about age-based stereotypes and their negative impacts on health, finances, and the economy. By formally recognizing this date, the legislation encourages communities to promote respect and inclusion for the state's growing elderly population. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to foster dialogue on preventing ageism in society.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 30, 2024
Last action Oct 9, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 9, 2024
How they voted
177–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 9, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
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