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HR 464

A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Briggs and 8 co-sponsors

Designates May 14, 2026 as Apraxia Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness, understanding, and education about apraxia.

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Bill Summary · HR 464

Summary of HR 464 (Pennsylvania, 2025-2026)

Title and Purpose

  • Official Title: A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
  • Primary Purpose: To recognize and raise awareness of apraxia, a speech-language disorder, by designating a specific day in the Commonwealth for observance and education.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The bill designates a specific day—May 14, 2026—as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
  • Purpose of designation: To promote public awareness, understanding, and education about apraxia, including its impact on individuals and families, and the importance of early identification and access to treatment and resources.
  • Observance Actions (implied):
    • Encourages schools, health care providers, community organizations, and state agencies to recognize the day.
    • Encourages public awareness activities, events, or proclamations that highlight apraxia-related resources and research.

Who is Affected

  • Individuals with Apraxia and Families: Increased visibility and awareness; potential access to information about diagnosis, therapy options, and support networks.
  • Healthcare and Education Sectors: Schools, speech-language pathologists, pediatricians, and other clinicians may engage in outreach or educational activities aligned with the observance.
  • General Public: Broader public awareness about apraxia and availability of resources.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Referral History:
    • Referred to the Health committee on March 31, 2026.
    • Re-referred to Health on March 31, 2026 (indicating concurrent or duplicate referral steps in the committee process).
  • Committee Status:
    • Reported as committed on April 14, 2026, indicating the bill has advanced out of the Health committee with a favorable or comprehensive report.
  • Sponsors:
    • Co-sponsors include: Bob Freeman, Jason Ortitay, Pat Gallagher, Carl Metzgar, Tim Briggs, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan, David Rowe, and Joe Ciresi.
    • The bipartisan list reflects cross-party support from multiple districts.

Analysis of Impact

  • Policy Impact: The bill is ceremonial in nature (a designating resolution) and does not mandate specific programs or funding. Its impact is primarily in formal recognition, which can catalyze awareness campaigns, educational events, and alignment of stakeholders around apraxia resources.
  • Budgetary Impact: Likely minimal or none, as resolutions typically do not authorize funding. Any related activities would rely on existing agency resources or partner organizations.
  • Temporal Scope: The designation is for the year 2026 (May 14, 2026) specifically; it may serve as a template for annual or future observances if renewed, though current wording designates a single date.

Bottom Line

HR 464 establishes a formal recognition of Apraxia Awareness Day in Pennsylvania on May 14, 2026. It aims to encourage awareness and education about apraxia among the public, healthcare providers, and educators. The bill has progressed through the Health committee and is positioned for potential enactment as a resolution recognizing the importance of understanding apraxia and connecting individuals with available resources.

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

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