HR 186 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating October 9, 2025, as "Mary Ann Shadd Cary Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 9, 2025, as "Mary Ann Shadd Cary Day" in Pennsylvania to honor her legacy as a pioneering abolitionist, journalist, and advocate for education and civil rights. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally recognizes her historical contributions through a symbolic day of observance within the state. The resolution was referred to the State Government committee and reported as committed, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Dec 17, 2025
Floor votes · House Sep 30, 2025

How they voted

224
Passed
Total votes 26
Sep 30, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
8 Yea 4 Nay
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 30, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (22-4)
house
Sep 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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