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HR 505

A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the families of fallen first responders.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 22 co-sponsors

Designates May 13, 2026 as Gold Shield Family Day in Pennsylvania to honor families of first responders who died in the line of duty.

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Bill Summary · HR 505

Summary: House Resolution 505 (PA, 2025-2026) – Gold Shield Family Day

Purpose

  • To recognize May 13, 2026, as “Gold Shield Family Day” in Pennsylvania.
  • The recognition honors the families of first responders who have died in the line of duty (including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, corrections officers, emergency dispatch officers, and other emergency service providers).

Key Provisions

  • Declares May 13, 2026, as Gold Shield Family Day within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Affirms the importance of acknowledging and reflecting on the sacrifices and ongoing impact on the families of fallen first responders.
  • Aligns Pennsylvania’s recognition with a federal designation (H. Res. 364) that designated the term “Gold Shield Family” for such families and was signed into law on May 13, 2025.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Families of fallen first responders in Pennsylvania, including:
    • Police officers
    • Firefighters
    • Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
    • Corrections officers
    • Emergency dispatch officers
    • Other emergency service providers
  • The resolution is ceremonial and informational; it does not create new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 29, 2026.
  • Referred to: Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.
  • Status: Acknowledges in a formal House resolution, with sponsors and co-sponsors listed.
  • Effective date: The resolution designates a specific day (May 13, 2026) as Gold Shield Family Day.

Context and Implications

  • Non-binding, symbolic gesture recognizing the sacrifices of first responders and supporting their families.
  • Provides an opportunity for public acknowledgment, education, and remembrance on the designated day.
  • Complements federal recognition (Gold Shield Family) by extending formal acknowledgment at the state level.

Summary in Plain Language

This bill designates May 13, 2026 as Gold Shield Family Day in Pennsylvania to honor the families of first responders who died in the line of duty. It aligns Pennsylvania’s recognition with a federal designation and serves as a formal reminder to appreciate and reflect on the sacrifices made by these families, without creating new legal obligations or funding commitments.

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

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