A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Life Insurance Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 9 co-sponsors

Designates September 2026 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to promote education and awareness about life insurance without creating new taxes, funding, or rules.

Referred to Insurance

Summary of HR 521 (2025-2026) — Pennsylvania

Purpose and intent

Designates September 2026 as “Life Insurance Awareness Month” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The resolution aims to raise public awareness about life insurance, its importance for families and financial planning, and to encourage individuals to consider obtaining or reviewing life insurance coverage.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation: The bill designates September 2026 specifically as Life Insurance Awareness Month within Pennsylvania.

Scope: The designation is ceremonial and intended to promote awareness; it does not create new taxes, funding, or regulatory changes.

Messaging focus (implied): By designating a month, it encourages education and outreach about life insurance products, planning, and resources available to consumers.

Who/what would be affected

General public in Pennsylvania: Individuals and households may encounter state-backed messaging or events highlighting the importance of life insurance during designated month.

State agencies and partners (potential): While not explicitly detailed in the text, such resolutions commonly support collaboration with insurers, financial education organizations, and community groups to promote awareness initiatives during September.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsor and support: Primarily sponsored by Representative Carol Hill-Evans (with a roster of co-sponsors from various districts).

Referral and status: Referred to the House Insurance Committee on May 13, 2026.

Legislative status: As of the latest action, there are no recorded votes or committee hearings noted in the available record; the bill’s status is awaiting consideration by the Insurance Committee.

Sunset/ duration: The resolution designates a specific month (September 2026) and does not imply ongoing annual designation beyond that year unless reintroduced.

Potential impact and considerations

Public awareness: The resolution could catalyze educational campaigns, community events, and outreach by insurers, financial literacy groups, and state agencies during September 2026.

No fiscal or regulatory changes: The text does not authorize spending or alter life insurance regulation, premiums, or policy standards.

Public engagement: May encourage individuals to review existing life insurance coverage, beneficiary designations, and long-term financial planning.

If you’d like, I can compare this with similar Life Insurance Awareness Month designations in other states or track any subsequent actions or amendments once the bill progresses through committee.