A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.
HR 389 is a symbolic resolution designating February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes older adults' contributions and promotes community engagement through existing initiatives. The resolution urges all Pennsylvanians to honor seniors' achievements and support programs that foster independence, health, and social connection. This is a commemorative measure with no direct policy changes or financial impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
192–6
Passed
Total votes 198
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic100
100% Yea
R
Republican98
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
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