Bill

HR 516

A Resolution designating June 1, 2026, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 13 co-sponsors

Designates June 1, 2026, in Pennsylvania as "Links Day" for ceremonial recognition.

Adopted

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Bill Summary · HR 516

A Resolution designating June 1, 2026, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania.

The bill designates a specific day, June 1, 2026, as "Links Day" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The designation is intended to recognize and honor the significance of Links (likely referencing the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization? However, based on the bill title alone, the term could refer to a specific community, program, or event known as “Links” within Pennsylvania). The resolution format suggests a commemorative acknowledgement rather than new law or policy.

Official designation: June 1, 2026, is to be recognized across Pennsylvania as "Links Day."
Scope: The designation is typically symbolic and aimed at promoting awareness, education, or celebration associated with the named entity or cause.
No legislative changes: As a resolution, it does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory burdens; it does not amend statutes or authorize new government action beyond the ceremonial proclamation.

The primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic. It affects:
- Government offices, schools, and public institutions within Pennsylvania that may observe or acknowledge the designation on June 1, 2026.
- Residents and organizations connected to the entity or cause represented by "Links," as interpreted by the sponsor intent.
No direct fiscal impact is typically anticipated from such resolutions, unless accompanying language specifies events or proclamations requiring expenditures (not indicated in the available text).

Current status: Referred to the Pennsylvania House committee on Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (as of 2026-05-04).
Next steps: If the committee approves, the bill would proceed to a full House vote and then potentially to the Senate, and ultimately to the Governor for signature or veto, consistent with standard Pennsylvania legislative procedure for concurrent resolutions.
Timing: The resolution designates a specific date in 2026; passage would formalize the designation for that year.

This is a non-binding, ceremonial measure typical of commemorative resolutions.
The text provided does not include details on the rationale or the specific entity referred to by "Links," so interpretation of the intended tribute is limited to the designation itself.
If you seek to understand the broader context or the entity named “Links,” you may review sponsor statements, committee hearing records, or accompanying memorials (if any) for clarifying language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.