HR 542 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" within the state to honor global efforts to eradicate polio. The measure highlights the contributions of Rotary International and its partners, such as the World Health Organization and the Gates Foundation, in reducing polio cases by 99.9% since 1988. While the bill does not change laws or allocate funding, it formally acknowledges the organization's humanitarian work and encourages citizens to participate in the fight against the disease.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026 Last action Jun 29, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 2, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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