Bill

HR 390

A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 34 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania designates March 2026 as Women’s History Month to recognize and promote awareness of women's contributions, without creating new laws or funding.

Adopted

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Bill Summary · HR 390

Summary of HR 390 (Session 2025-2026) — Pennsylvania

Title

A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and intent

Officially designate March 2026 in Pennsylvania as Women’s History Month.
Honor and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and history of women in Pennsylvania and across the United States.
Promote awareness of the vital role women have played in the state’s social, economic, cultural, and political development.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that March 2026 is to be observed as Women’s History Month.
No new laws or funding programs are created by this resolution. As a resolution, it serves as a ceremonial declaration rather than enforceable policy or spending authority.
Encourages the celebration and acknowledgment of women’s contributions within state agencies, communities, schools, and organizations.

Who or what would be affected

State government offices and legislative bodies may reference the designation in communications and observances.
Public schools, colleges, libraries, cultural and community organizations, and nonprofit groups in Pennsylvania may mark Women’s History Month in programs, curricula, exhibitions, or public events.
The general public and specifically women across Pennsylvania would be the intended beneficiaries through increased visibility and recognition of women’s historical and ongoing contributions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Referred to the State Government committee (2026-01-15).
Reported as committed (2026-02-03), indicating the bill advanced through the committee stage with a favorable or neutral recommendation.
Adopted (2026-04-15), indicating the full chamber approved the resolution.
As a concurrent or simple resolution: this bill does not authorize spending, create statutory requirements, or alter existing law; it serves to express official recognition and commendation.

Notes for readers

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute. It expresses the legislature’s recognition and encouragement of observances related to Women’s History Month.
No fiscal impact is anticipated, as resolutions typically do not authorize appropriations or create new programs.
The designation aligns with national observances and may be used by districts and organizations to promote events, education, and community engagement related to women’s history.

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