HR 458 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing April 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates April 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the contributions of osteopathic physicians in the state, noting that Pennsylvania has over 12,000 DOs and ranks third nationally in the number of practitioners. It highlights the presence of three osteopathic medical colleges in Pennsylvania and encourages the public to learn more about osteopathic medicine during this observance period. The measure is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding, but rather serves to raise awareness about the profession.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
Floor votes · House May 5, 2026

How they voted

1983
Passed
Total votes 201
May 5, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
96 Yea 3 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors