A Resolution designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danilo Burgos and 15 co-sponsors

Designates September 14–20, 2026 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Pennsylvania to highlight challenges families face in affording diapers and encourage awareness and collaboration.

Adopted

Bill at a glance

Bill: HR 525

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Title: A Resolution designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania

Primary purpose: Officially designate a awareness week to highlight diaper need and related issues within Pennsylvania

Sponsors: Multiple co-sponsors including Liz Hanbidge, Ed Neilson, La'Tasha Mayes, Kyle Mullins, Tarik Khan, Danilo Burgos, Eddie Pashinski, Carol Hill-Evans, Manny Guzman, Kristine Howard, and Tina Marie Davis

Purpose and intent

The bill designates a specific week in September 2026 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

The aim is to raise public awareness about diaper need—the hardship families face in affording and obtaining an adequate supply of diapers for infants and toddlers.

By naming a week, the measure seeks to encourage education, advocacy, and dialogue among communities, service organizations, and policymakers.

Key provisions

Formal designation of a week (September 14–20, 2026) as Diaper Need Awareness Week.

Likely the bill directs state and local government, organizations, and the public to observe and promote activities or educational efforts related to diaper need (typical for such designations, though specific activities are not enumerated in the summary).

Who is affected

Infants, toddlers, and their families who experience diaper need in Pennsylvania.

Nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, healthcare providers, schools, childcare centers, faith communities, and local governments may participate in awareness activities.

The designation also informs public officials and the broader community about the issue to foster supportive policies and resources.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill designates a date range in 2026 for the awareness week.

As a resolution, it is typically non-binding and symbolic, aimed at recognizing the issue rather than creating new statutory duties or funding.

The resolution would likely be considered by the PA House of Representatives and, if adopted, may complement ongoing advocacy efforts by stakeholders addressing diaper need.

Potential impact and considerations

Increases visibility of diaper need as a public concern within Pennsylvania.

May catalyze local events, educational campaigns, and partnerships among community organizations.

Could inform future policy discussions regarding diaper access programs, subsidies, or resource referrals at the state or local level.

Since it is a resolution, it does not itself create funding or mandatory programs but can lay groundwork for advocacy and collaboration.

Summary

HR 525 is a commemorative resolution designating September 14–20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Its primary function is to acknowledge and promote awareness of the challenges families face in obtaining an adequate diaper supply, encouraging community engagement and education across public and private organizations. The measure is symbolic and non-binding, intended to complement broader efforts to address diaper need in the state.