HR 278 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

HR 278 is a Pennsylvania state resolution designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" within the state. It is a commemorative resolution with no legal effect or policy changes, solely intended to recognize the Bible through a symbolic designation. The bill does not impose obligations on individuals, institutions, or the government, nor does it alter existing laws. It was referred to committee and reported as amended in 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jun 30, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2026

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Printer's No. PN2064 → Printer's No. PN2404 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from Printer's Number 2064 to 2404, reflecting amendments made by the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations on October 6, 2025. The primary substantive change is the addition of sponsors Gillen and Watro to the list of original proponents, while the core resolution designating September 12, 2025, as 'The Day of the Bible' remains unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's subject matter did not change; the designation date and the call to action for schools and community organizations remain the same.

TECHNICAL

The list of bill sponsors was updated to include Gillen and Watro, replacing the previous list of sponsors.

The procedural history was updated to reflect that the bill was reported from committee and amended on October 6, 2025.

The bill's identifier was changed from PN 2064 to PN 2404 to match the new version of the printed text.

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Amendments

Oct 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Jun 30, 2025

Committee

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

lower

1 primary · 14 co-sponsors