An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, providing for language of materials and services.
HB 1408 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to require all Commonwealth government materials and services - such as printed documents, websites, and public services - to be exclusively in English. This applies to state agencies and local political subdivisions, mandating English as the sole language unless federal law specifically requires otherwise. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, establishing a clear policy that eliminates the use of non-English materials in official government communications.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 6, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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Referred to State Government
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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