A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Life Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kerry Benninghoff and 12 co-sponsors

Declares June 2026 as “Life Month” in Pennsylvania, a ceremonial designation to raise awareness without creating duties, funding, or policy changes.

Referred to Health

Bill at a glance

Bill type: House Resolution (HR 550)

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Title: A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Life Month" in Pennsylvania

Primary purpose: Official designation by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that June 2026 be recognized statewide as “Life Month.”

Purpose and intent

The resolution expresses official state recognition and support for the concept of Life Month, signaling the General Assembly’s stance on related issues often associated with the pro-life movement.

As a resolution, it serves as a formal statement of the Legislature’s position and does not create new law, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Key provisions and changes

Designation: Declares June 2026 as “Life Month” in Pennsylvania.

Observance guidance: The resolution may urge state agencies, organizations, and the public to acknowledge and reflect on the designated month; however, it does not mandate specific actions, programs, or expenditures.

Scope of impact: The designation is symbolic and ceremonial, aimed at raising awareness or signaling policy preferences rather than instituting statutory changes.

Who or what would be affected

General public in Pennsylvania: Informational and ceremonial impact, with potential attention from media, schools, faith-based and community organizations that observe Life Month themes.

State government: Insofar as the resolution may be transmitted to agencies or used in official communications, but it does not impose new duties or budgetary obligations.

Stakeholders (advocacy groups, medical and religious communities): May reference or align activities with Life Month observance, given the designation’s public nature.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Referred to Health as of the latest action.

Sponsor and co-sponsors: Primary sponsor and several co-sponsors are listed, indicating cross-chamber support and alignment with life-issue advocacy groups.

Timeline: The designation is specific to June 2026; the resolution sets a one-month observance rather than establishing a multi-year program or ongoing mandate.

Enforceability and funding: As a resolution, it does not create enforceable duties or require appropriations.

Practical implications

Educational and informational use: Schools, libraries, faith and community organizations may choose to acknowledge Life Month in curricula, events, or public programming.

Legislative signal: The resolution signals the General Assembly’s interest in life-related policy discussions during the 2025-2026 session, potentially influencing subsequent legislation or policy debates.

If you’d like, I can compare HR 550 to similar Life Month resolutions in other states or provide a brief overview of typical effects of ceremonial resolutions in Pennsylvania.